How To Fix R7B629 - Characteristic &1: Constant set in InfoProvider &2; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 629

• Message text: Characteristic &1: Constant set in InfoProvider &2; see long text

What causes this issue?

The constant of characteristic &V3& cannot be deleted because the
characteristic in InfoProvider &V2& is set to constant and the
characteristics are used in a compounding relationship.

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?

To delete the characteristic constant, you must remove the constant from
the InfoProvider-specific properties of InfoProvider &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B629 - Characteristic &1: Constant set in InfoProvider &2; see long text ?

  The SAP error message R7B629 indicates that there is a problem with a characteristic in an InfoProvider, specifically that a constant has been set for that characteristic. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries or data models.
  Cause:
  The error message R7B629 is triggered when:
  
  A characteristic in the InfoProvider has a constant value assigned to it, which may not be appropriate for the context in which you are trying to use it.
  The constant value may conflict with the data being queried or the expected input for the query.
  The characteristic is being used in a way that does not align with its defined constant in the InfoProvider.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the InfoProvider Configuration:
  
  Go to the InfoProvider in question and check the settings for the characteristic that is causing the error.
  Look for any constant values that have been set for that characteristic.
  
  
  
  Modify or Remove the Constant:
  
  If the constant is not needed, consider removing it or modifying it to allow for more flexible querying.
  If the constant is necessary, ensure that it aligns with the data you are trying to query.
  
  
  
  Review Query Design:
  
  If you are working with a query, review the design of the query to ensure that it is compatible with the characteristics and constants defined in the InfoProvider.
  Make sure that the query does not impose restrictions that conflict with the constant values.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. This can provide additional context or specific instructions related to the error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the query or data model again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on InfoProviders and characteristics to understand how constants are used and how they can affect queries.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the R7B629 error and implement a solution to resolve it.