How To Fix R7B377 - Navigation attributes cannot be used in InfoProviders

R7B377 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 377

• Message text: Navigation attributes cannot be used in InfoProviders

What causes this issue?

You are using a master data read class and have maintained navigation
attributes for characteristic &V1&. However the navigation attributes
will only be treated as display attributes if they are used in 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?

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 R7B377 - Navigation attributes cannot be used in InfoProviders ?

  The SAP error message R7B377, which states "Navigation attributes cannot be used in InfoProviders," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when you are trying to use navigation attributes in a way that is not supported by the InfoProvider you are working with.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Navigation Attributes Misuse: Navigation attributes are attributes of a characteristic that can be used to provide additional context or detail when navigating through data. However, not all InfoProviders support the use of navigation attributes. For example, certain types of InfoProviders like standard DSO (DataStore Objects) or InfoCubes may not allow navigation attributes to be used in queries or reports.
  
  
  Modeling Restrictions: The error can also arise from the way the InfoProvider is modeled. If the InfoProvider is not designed to handle navigation attributes, attempting to use them will trigger this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoProvider Type: Verify the type of InfoProvider you are using. If it