How To Fix R7B640 - Characteristic &1: Number range object &2 also used by characteristic &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 640

• Message text: Characteristic &1: Number range object &2 also used by characteristic &3

What causes this issue?

If a number range object is used by more than one characteristic, SID
values cannot be assigned sequentially.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B640 - Characteristic &1: Number range object &2 also used by characteristic &3 ?

  The SAP error message R7B640 indicates a conflict with number range objects in the context of characteristics in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or similar modules. This error typically arises when you attempt to assign a number range object to a characteristic that is already being used by another characteristic.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Number Range Assignment: The number range object you are trying to assign to a characteristic is already assigned to another characteristic.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the number range settings or the characteristics themselves.
  Data Model Conflicts: If you are working with a data model that has overlapping characteristics, this error can arise.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R7B640 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Go to the transaction code RSD1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and check the characteristics that are already assigned to the number range object in question.
  Identify the characteristic that is causing the conflict (characteristic &3 in the error message).
  
  
  
  Modify Assignments:
  
  If the number range object is indeed assigned to another characteristic, you will need to either:
  
  Change the number range assignment for one of the characteristics.
  Create a new number range object if the characteristics need to be distinct.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the number range objects is correct and that there are no unintended overlaps.
  Check the settings in the transaction code SNUM (Number Range Objects) to see the details of the number range objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made for future reference and to maintain clarity in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Number Range Objects: These are used in SAP to manage and control the assignment of unique numbers to various entities (like documents, transactions, etc.).
  Characteristics: In SAP BW, characteristics are attributes that describe the data in InfoObjects. They can be used for reporting and analysis.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSD1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SNUM: Number Range Objects
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R7B640 error and ensure that your characteristics and number range objects are configured correctly.