Message type: E = Error
Message class: R7B - BW Metadata (InfoCube, InfoObject, InfoObject catalog)
Message number: 666
Message text: Char. &1 used in DSO with data. Master Data property cannot be changed.
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R7B666
- Char. &1 used in DSO with data. Master Data property cannot be changed. ?The SAP error message R7B666 indicates that there is an issue with changing the master data property of a characteristic that is currently being used in a DataStore Object (DSO) that contains data. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA.
Cause: The error arises when you attempt to modify a property of a characteristic (like its data type, length, or other attributes) that is already in use in a DSO that has data loaded into it. Since the DSO is populated with data, changing the properties of the characteristic could lead to inconsistencies or data integrity issues.
Solution: To resolve this error, you can follow these steps: Check Usage: Verify if the characteristic is indeed being used in any DSO that contains data. You can do this by checking the DSO's structure and the InfoObjects it references. Remove Data: If you need to change the property of the characteristic,
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