How To Fix R7B619 - Characteristic &1 selected as UUID; compounding deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 619

• Message text: Characteristic &1 selected as UUID; compounding deleted

What causes this issue?

A characteristic cannot be used as a UUID if it is also compounded.

System Response

The characteristic compounding&V1& is deleted.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B619 - Characteristic &1 selected as UUID; compounding deleted ?

  The SAP error message R7B619 indicates that a characteristic has been selected as a UUID (Universally Unique Identifier) in the context of a data model, but the compounding for that characteristic has been deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA modeling, where characteristics are used to define the structure of data models.
  Cause:
  
  UUID Selection: The characteristic in question has been marked as a UUID, which is intended to uniquely identify instances of data.
  Compounding Deletion: The compounding relationship for that characteristic has been removed. Compounding is a way to create a hierarchy or relationship between characteristics, and if it is deleted, it can lead to inconsistencies in how the data is structured or accessed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the characteristic settings in the SAP BW or HANA modeler.
  Verify if the characteristic is indeed set as a UUID and if it should be.
  
  
  
  Restore Compounding:
  
  If the compounding was deleted unintentionally, you may need to restore it. This can be done by re-establishing the relationship between the characteristic and its parent characteristics.
  If you have a backup or a previous version of the data model, you can refer to that to see how the compounding was originally set up.
  
  
  
  Adjust UUID Settings:
  
  If the characteristic does not need to be a UUID, consider changing its settings to remove the UUID designation.
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly configured to meet the requirements of your data model.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Data Model:
  
  In some cases, it may be necessary to rebuild parts of the data model to ensure that all characteristics and their relationships are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling UUIDs and compounding in your version of SAP BW or HANA.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the data model to ensure that the error is resolved and that the data behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  UUIDs in SAP: UUIDs are used to uniquely identify records in a database, which is particularly important in distributed systems or when integrating data from multiple sources.
  Compounding: This is a feature in SAP that allows for the creation of hierarchies among characteristics, which can be useful for reporting and analysis.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or updates provided by SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a technical expert familiar with your specific SAP environment.