How To Fix R7B628 - Characteristic &1: Cannot delete characteristic constant; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 628

• Message text: Characteristic &1: Cannot delete characteristic constant; see long text

What causes this issue?

You can only delete a constant if the characteristic is not part of a
compounding relationship and the compounding characteristics are not set
to constant.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If necessary, remove the constant from the compounding relationship. You
can use the where-used list to find out which characteristics are
compounded to the characteristic &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B628 - Characteristic &1: Cannot delete characteristic constant; see long text ?

  The SAP error message R7B628 indicates that there is an issue with trying to delete a characteristic constant in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error typically arises when you attempt to delete a characteristic constant that is still being used or referenced in other objects, such as InfoObjects, queries, or other data models.
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The characteristic constant you are trying to delete is still in use by other objects in the system.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or references to the characteristic constant in queries, reports, or other data models.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity, and deleting a characteristic constant that is in use could lead to inconsistencies in reporting and data analysis.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Before attempting to delete the characteristic constant, check for any dependencies. You can do this by:
  
  Reviewing the characteristic constant in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Checking if it is used in any queries, InfoProviders, or other objects.
  
  
  
  Remove References: If you find that the characteristic constant is being used:
  
  Remove or modify the references in the dependent objects.
  Ensure that any queries or reports that utilize the characteristic constant are updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to navigate to the relevant objects and check for dependencies.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing characteristic constants and their dependencies.
  
  
  Long Text: The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can usually find this by clicking on the message or using the transaction code SE91 to look up the message class and find the long text associated with R7B628.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test to ensure that the characteristic constant can be deleted without causing issues in the system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation on SAP BW/BI modeling to better understand the implications of deleting characteristic constants.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your characteristic constants in SAP.