How To Fix R7B675 - Attribute &1 is not maintained for characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 675

• Message text: Attribute &1 is not maintained for characteristic &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B675 - Attribute &1 is not maintained for characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message R7B675 indicates that a specific attribute for a characteristic is not maintained in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business Warehouse (BW) or when working with characteristics in the context of data modeling or reporting.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  An attribute (denoted as &1) that is expected to be associated with a characteristic (denoted as &2) is not defined or maintained in the system.
  This can happen if the attribute was not set up correctly during the data modeling process or if there are inconsistencies in the data model.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code RSD1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Locate the characteristic (e.g., &2) that is causing the issue.
  Verify that the attribute (e.g., &1) is defined for this characteristic.
  
  
  
  Maintain the Attribute:
  
  If the attribute is missing, you will need to create or maintain it.
  In the characteristic definition, navigate to the "Attributes" tab and ensure that the attribute is added and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Data Sources:
  
  Ensure that the data source feeding into the characteristic is correctly set up to include the attribute.
  If necessary, adjust the data source to include the required attribute.
  
  
  
  Activate the Data Model:
  
  After making changes, ensure that you activate the characteristic and any related objects in the data model.
  This can be done in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run the report or process that was generating the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSD1 for data modeling and RSA1 for data source management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on characteristics and attributes in BW.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R7B675 error and ensure that the necessary attributes are maintained for the relevant characteristics in your SAP system.