How To Fix R7B607 - Characteristic &1 is in compound and in attributes. See long text.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 607

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is in compound and in attributes. See long text.

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& is contained in the compound and in the attributes.

System Response

An error may occur when the system reads the master data since it is no
longer possible to reference a field name uniquely.

How to fix this error?

Remove characteristic &V1& from the compound or from the attributes.

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 R7B607 - Characteristic &1 is in compound and in attributes. See long text. ?

  The SAP error message R7B607 indicates that a characteristic is being used in both a compound characteristic and as an attribute in a data model, which is not allowed. This situation typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when defining InfoObjects or when working with data modeling.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  A characteristic (e.g., a field or attribute) is defined as both a compound characteristic (which is a characteristic that is made up of other characteristics) and as an attribute of another characteristic.
  This dual usage creates ambiguity in how the characteristic should be treated in queries and reports.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Characteristic: Determine which characteristic is causing the issue. The error message will specify the characteristic name (denoted as &1).
  
  
  Review the Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject definition in the SAP BW system.
  Check if the characteristic is defined as a compound characteristic and also as an attribute of another characteristic.
  
  
  
  Modify the Definition:
  
  If the characteristic is indeed used as a compound characteristic, you need to remove it from being defined as an attribute of another characteristic.
  Alternatively, if it is necessary for the characteristic to be an attribute, consider removing it from the compound characteristic definition.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the InfoObject: After making the necessary changes, you may need to re-activate the InfoObject to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the adjustments, test the data model or query to ensure that the error is resolved and that the data behaves as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Compound Characteristics: These are used to group multiple characteristics together, allowing for a more organized structure in data modeling.
  Attributes: These are additional properties or characteristics that provide more context to a primary characteristic.
  SAP BW Documentation: For more detailed information, refer to the SAP BW documentation or help portal, which provides guidelines on defining InfoObjects and managing characteristics.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.