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

R7B628 - Overview

• 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