How To Fix R7B352 - Characteristic &1 not InfoProvider; InfoArea/navig. attributes deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7B - BW Metadata (InfoCube, InfoObject, InfoObject catalog)

• Message number: 352

• Message text: Characteristic &1 not InfoProvider; InfoArea/navig. attributes deleted

What causes this issue?

Enabling the characteristic as an InfoProvider is only possible if the
characteristic has text or master data. Characteristic &V1& does not
have either of these.
There is no point in having navigation attributes for the characteristic
as an InfoProvider.

System Response

The characteristic is disabled as an InfoProvider. The navigation
attributes for the characteristic as an InfoProvider are removed as
well.

How to fix this error?

Change characteristic &V1& so that is has either master data or text.
You will then be able to enable the characteristic as an InfoProvider,
or insert the characteristic as a data target.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B352 - Characteristic &1 not InfoProvider; InfoArea/navig. attributes deleted ?

  The SAP error message R7B352 indicates that a characteristic (in this case, represented by &1) is not associated with the specified InfoProvider. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there are issues with the data model or the configuration of InfoProviders and their associated characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Not Linked: The characteristic you are trying to use is not linked to the InfoProvider you are working with. This can happen if the characteristic was removed or if the InfoProvider was modified.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as the deletion or modification of InfoObjects, can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), and the characteristic was not included in the transport, it may lead to this error.
  Inconsistent Metadata: There may be inconsistencies in the metadata of the InfoProvider, which can occur due to manual changes or errors during data loading.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment: Verify that the characteristic is correctly assigned to the InfoProvider. You can do this by checking the InfoProvider's configuration in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Reassign the Characteristic: If the characteristic is not linked, you may need to reassign it to the InfoProvider. This can be done in the InfoProvider's settings.
  Review Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, review those changes to ensure that all necessary characteristics are still linked to the InfoProvider.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport.
  Rebuild the InfoProvider: In some cases, it may be necessary to rebuild the InfoProvider or refresh its metadata to resolve inconsistencies.
  Check for Deletions: Ensure that the characteristic has not been deleted or marked for deletion in the InfoObject settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to access the InfoProvider and check its configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed steps on managing InfoProviders and characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it involves complex data model configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.