How To Fix R7B674 - Attribute &1 cannot be used as a transitive attribute &2 in InfoObject &3

R7B674 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 674

• Message text: Attribute &1 cannot be used as a transitive attribute &2 in InfoObject &3

What causes this issue?

Creating a transitive attribute based on an existing transitive
attribute is not allowed.

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 R7B674 - Attribute &1 cannot be used as a transitive attribute &2 in InfoObject &3 ?

  The SAP error message R7B674 indicates that there is an issue with the use of attributes in the context of transitive attributes within an InfoObject in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error typically arises when you are trying to define a transitive relationship between attributes in a way that is not allowed by the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to use an attribute that is not defined as a transitive attribute for another attribute.
  The attribute you are trying to use does not have a direct relationship with the InfoObject or is not properly configured.
  The attribute hierarchy or relationships are not set up correctly in the data model.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Attribute Settings:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction RSD1) and check the attributes of the InfoObject in question.
  Ensure that the attribute you are trying to use as a transitive attribute is correctly defined and