How To Fix R7B671 - InfoCube &1 is flat, so should only have an F-fact table


R7B671 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 671

  • Message text: InfoCube &1 is flat, so should only have an F-fact table

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  • What causes this issue?

    InfoCube &V1& is a flat InfoCube according to its metadata (cube subtype
    = 'F'), but has other tables such as regular dimension tables or the
    compressed E-fact table in addition to F-fact table &V2&.

    System Response

    The check on InfoCube &V1& returned an error. InfoCube &V1& cannot be
    activated.

    How to fix this error?

    Try to identify the root cause of the changed cube subtype and adjust it
    accordingly.

    Procedure for System Administrators

    Activating an InfoCube where its cube subtype is 'F', but it is not
    actually flat (it has dimension tables or compressed E-fact tables)
    results in data loss during DDIC activation of the F-fact table. During
    DDIC activation<(>,<)> the ABAP Database Utility SE14 will be run
    because the F-fact table contains data. As the data types of the F-fact
    table columns will be changed, data loss occurs.

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


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B671 - InfoCube &1 is flat, so should only have an F-fact table ?
    The SAP error message R7B671 indicates that there is an issue with the structure of an InfoCube in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). Specifically, it states that the InfoCube is flat, which means it is designed to have a single fact table (an F-fact table) and should not contain any additional fact tables or complex structures.
    
    Cause: The error typically arises when: Incorrect Configuration: The InfoCube has been incorrectly configured to include multiple fact tables or has been set up in a way that does not align with the flat structure. Data Model Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data model, such as trying to load data into a structure that is not compatible with the flat InfoCube design. Transformation Errors: During the data loading process, transformations may be incorrectly defined, leading to attempts to load data into a structure that is not supported.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check InfoCube Structure: Verify

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