How To Fix R7B525 - Characteristic &1 version &2: Correcting 'sort by external format'

R7B525 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 525

• Message text: Characteristic &1 version &2: Correcting 'sort by external format'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B525 - Characteristic &1 version &2: Correcting 'sort by external format' ?

  The SAP error message R7B525 typically relates to issues with the characteristics in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with data modeling, especially in the context of InfoObjects and their attributes.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Characteristic &1 version &2: Correcting 'sort by external format'" usually indicates that there is a problem with the sorting of a characteristic in a query or report. This can occur due to:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The data in the characteristic may not be sorted correctly according to the external format defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The characteristic may not be properly configured to allow sorting by external format.
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the data type of the characteristic and the expected format for sorting.
  Versioning Issues: The version of the characteristic being referenced may not be the one that is currently active or valid.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R7B525 error,