How To Fix R7B612 - Characteristic &1; master data access class does not deliver long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 612

• Message text: Characteristic &1; master data access class does not deliver long text

What causes this issue?

The characteristic&V1& has a separate master data access class with the
name&V2&. The characteristic&V1& has the property <LS>Long Text Exists
</>. However, a long text cannot be provided by the master data access
class&V2&.

System Response

The specified text property cannot be displayed at query runtime.

How to fix this error?

Choose another text property that corresponds to the features of the
master data access class&V2&.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B612 - Characteristic &1; master data access class does not deliver long text ?

  The SAP error message R7B612 indicates that the system is unable to retrieve long text for a characteristic due to the master data access class not being configured to deliver long text. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with characteristics in InfoObjects.
  Cause:
  
  Master Data Access Class Configuration: The master data access class for the characteristic in question is not set up to deliver long texts. This can happen if the characteristic is not properly defined in the data model or if the long text data is not maintained.
  Missing Long Texts: The long text for the characteristic may not exist in the master data table.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model or the InfoObject itself that prevent the retrieval of long texts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data Access Class:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction RSD1).
  Select the characteristic that is causing the error.
  Check the settings for the master data access class. Ensure that it is configured to deliver long texts. You may need to adjust the settings to include long text delivery.
  
  
  
  Maintain Long Texts:
  
  If long texts are not maintained, you can add them through the master data maintenance transaction (transaction RSD1 or RSD2).
  Ensure that the long text entries are created for the characteristic in the relevant language.
  
  
  
  Check Data Model:
  
  Review the data model to ensure that the characteristic is correctly defined and that there are no inconsistencies.
  If necessary, regenerate the data model or re-activate the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance
  RSD2: Master data maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Long Texts in SAP: Long texts are often used to provide detailed descriptions for characteristics, and they can be maintained in the master data tables associated with the InfoObjects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R7B612 error and ensure that long texts are accessible for the specified characteristic.