How To Fix R7B354 - Characteristic &1, version &2: Cannot disable InfoProvider setting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 354

• Message text: Characteristic &1, version &2: Cannot disable InfoProvider setting

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& receives master data from other objects
(transformations or update rules for example). Characteristic &V1& must
therefore be marked as an InfoProvider.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you want to disable the InfoProvider setting for the characteristic,
delete the corresponding objects in the data flow.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B354 - Characteristic &1, version &2: Cannot disable InfoProvider setting ?

  The SAP error message R7B354 indicates that there is an issue with disabling the InfoProvider setting for a specific characteristic and version in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error typically arises when there are dependencies or constraints that prevent the InfoProvider from being disabled.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Queries or Reports: The characteristic may be actively used in queries, reports, or other InfoProviders, which prevents it from being disabled.
  Data Flow Dependencies: There may be data flow dependencies that require the characteristic to remain enabled.
  Versioning Issues: The version specified may not be in a state that allows for changes to be made.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the InfoProvider settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Queries: Review any queries or reports that utilize the characteristic. If they are active, consider deactivating or modifying them before attempting to disable the characteristic.
  Review Data Flows: Analyze