How To Fix R7B678 - Transitive attribute &1 cannot be enabled as a time-dependent attribute

R7B678 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 678

• Message text: Transitive attribute &1 cannot be enabled as a time-dependent attribute

What causes this issue?

A transitive attribute can only be enabled as a time-dependent attribute
if the basis attribute contained in the same characteristic<(>,<)> and
the attribute of the basis attribute used as a basis for the transitive
attribute<(>,<)> are enabled as time-dependent attributes.

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 R7B678 - Transitive attribute &1 cannot be enabled as a time-dependent attribute ?

  The SAP error message R7B678 indicates that there is an issue with enabling a transitive attribute as a time-dependent attribute in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA modeling. This error typically arises when you are trying to set a transitive attribute to be time-dependent, but the system does not allow it due to certain constraints.
  
  Cause:
  
  Transitive Attributes: Transitive attributes are those that are derived from other attributes through a chain of relationships. In SAP BW, these attributes are often used to represent hierarchies or relationships between master data.
  Time Dependency: Time-dependent attributes are those that can change over time, meaning their values can vary based on a specific time period.
  Incompatibility: The error occurs because transitive attributes cannot be made time-dependent. This is due to the nature of how transitive attributes are derived and the complexity involved in tracking changes over time.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Attribute Settings: Check the settings of the