How To Fix R7B605 - Cannot use characteristic &1 for OBN. See long text.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Cannot use characteristic &1 for OBN. See long text.

What causes this issue?

For characteristic &V1&, a reference is specified to an attribute of a
business object node. It is also possible to store the GDT (global data
type) of the attribute of a business object node.

System Response

If the GDT is not specified, characteristic&V1& cannot be used for OBN
(object-based navigation).

How to fix this error?

Enter the name and namespace of the GDT of the attribute of the business
object node.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B605 - Cannot use characteristic &1 for OBN. See long text. ?

  The SAP error message R7B605, which states "Cannot use characteristic &1 for OBN. See long text," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when working with the Operational Data Provisioning (ODP) framework or when trying to create or modify an InfoObject or a characteristic in a data model.
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the characteristic specified (represented by &1) cannot be used for the OBN (Operational Data Provisioning) process. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  
  Incompatibility: The characteristic may not be compatible with the OBN process due to its data type or properties.
  Missing Attributes: The characteristic might be missing required attributes or settings that are necessary for it to be used in OBN.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect settings in the OBN configuration that prevent the characteristic from being used.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the characteristic is being pulled may not be properly configured or may not support the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Characteristic Properties: Review the properties of the characteristic in the InfoObject definition. Ensure that it is compatible with the OBN process.
  Review OBN Configuration: Check the OBN configuration settings to ensure that the characteristic is included and properly configured.
  Validate Data Source: Ensure that the data source you are using supports the characteristic and is correctly set up.
  Consult Long Text: The error message suggests checking the "long text" for more details. In SAP, you can usually find additional information about the error by navigating to the message details in the transaction where the error occurred.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Search for relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this specific error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP BW Documentation: Review the official SAP BW documentation for guidelines on using characteristics and OBN.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoObjects and OBN settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.