How To Fix R7B672 - InfoCube &1 is not flat, but only has an F-fact table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 672

• Message text: InfoCube &1 is not flat, but only has an F-fact table

What causes this issue?

InfoCube &V1& is not a flat InfoCube according to its metadata (cube
subtype = ''), but only has F-fact table &V2& and a P-dimension table.

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 not equal to '', but it
is 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 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B672 - InfoCube &1 is not flat, but only has an F-fact table ?

  The SAP error message R7B672 indicates that the InfoCube you are trying to work with is not flat and contains only a fact table of type "F" (fact table). This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are attempting to perform operations that require a flat structure, such as certain types of queries or data extraction processes.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Flat Structure: The InfoCube is designed with a star schema or snowflake schema, which means it has multiple fact tables or dimension tables. A flat InfoCube, on the other hand, would have a single fact table without any additional dimensions.
  Data Model Design: The InfoCube may have been designed to include multiple fact tables or complex relationships that do not conform to a flat structure.
  Query or Process Requirements: The operation you are trying to perform may require a flat structure, which is incompatible with the current design of the InfoCube.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check InfoCube Design: Review the design of the InfoCube to understand its structure. If it is intended to be used in a flat manner, consider redesigning it to meet that requirement.
  Use a Different InfoCube: If the operation you are trying to perform requires a flat InfoCube, consider using a different InfoCube that is designed to be flat.
  Modify Queries: If you are running a query that requires a flat structure, you may need to modify the query to accommodate the existing structure of the InfoCube.
  Data Extraction: If you are extracting data, ensure that the extraction process is compatible with the InfoCube's structure. You may need to adjust the extraction logic to handle the non-flat structure.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP BW administrator for guidance on how to handle this specific error in the context of your BW environment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  InfoCube Types: Understand the different types of InfoCubes in SAP BW, including flat, multi-dimensional, and hybrid structures.
  SAP BW Query Designer: Familiarize yourself with the SAP BW Query Designer to create and modify queries that can work with the existing InfoCube structure.
  SAP Notes and Community: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, and consider reaching out to the SAP Community for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By addressing the structure of the InfoCube and ensuring compatibility with the operations you are trying to perform, you should be able to resolve the error message R7B672.