How To Fix R7B641 - Characteristic &1: Unit &2 not allowed in compounding

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 641

• Message text: Characteristic &1: Unit &2 not allowed in compounding

What causes this issue?

If the characteristic is used in an InfoProvider with dimensions (e.g.
InfoCube or MultiProvider), the compounded unit is not unique if key
figures with a currency are used at the same time.

System Response

This type of modeling is not supported.

How to fix this error?

Replace the currency with a different characteristic. If you
nevertheless want to use a unit in the compounding, you should model a
characteristic that semantically represents a unit. Use the technical
properties of the unit of measure or currency here.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B641 - Characteristic &1: Unit &2 not allowed in compounding ?

  The SAP error message R7B641 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) used in the context of characteristic compounding in SAP. This error typically arises when a characteristic is defined with a unit of measure that is not compatible with the compounding rules set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Unit of Measure: The unit of measure assigned to the characteristic is not allowed for compounding. This could be due to the unit being non-standard or not defined correctly in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for characteristics and their allowed units of measure may not be set up correctly in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry where an incorrect unit of measure is assigned to a characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the characteristic configuration in the SAP system and verify the allowed units of measure for the characteristic in question.
  Ensure that the unit of measure assigned to the characteristic is included in the list of allowed units for compounding.
  
  
  
  Adjust Unit of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure is incorrect, change it to a valid one that is allowed for compounding.
  You can do this in the characteristic master data or in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Compounding Settings:
  
  Check the compounding settings in the SAP system to ensure that they are correctly defined. This includes reviewing the settings for characteristics and their allowed units of measure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on defining characteristics and units of measure, especially in the context of compounding.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the characteristic to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling unit of measure issues in characteristics.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes such as CT04 (Create Characteristic) and CT05 (Change Characteristic) to manage characteristics and their attributes.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to characteristics and their configurations in the SAP system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.