How To Fix R7B681 - Types of attribute &1 and attribute &2 of characteristic &3 are not equal

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 681

• Message text: Types of attribute &1 and attribute &2 of characteristic &3 are not equal

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B681 - Types of attribute &1 and attribute &2 of characteristic &3 are not equal ?

  The SAP error message R7B681 indicates that there is a mismatch between the types of attributes for a characteristic in a data model, typically in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA. This error usually arises when you are trying to perform operations that require attributes to be of the same type, but they are not.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Two attributes of a characteristic are being compared or used together in a way that requires them to be of the same data type (e.g., both should be either numeric, character, date, etc.).
  There may be a configuration issue in the InfoObject definition or in the data model where the attributes are defined with different data types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the InfoObject Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSD1).
  Locate the characteristic (InfoObject) mentioned in the error message.
  Verify the attributes associated with this characteristic and check their data types.
  
  
  
  Align Data Types:
  
  If you find that the attributes have different data types, you will need to align them. This may involve changing the data type of one of the attributes to match the other.
  Ensure that any transformations or calculations that involve these attributes are also updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Rebuild or Adjust Queries:
  
  If the error occurs in a query or report, check the query definition to ensure that the attributes are being used correctly.
  Adjust the query to ensure that it does not attempt to compare or combine attributes of different types.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you made changes in a development environment, ensure that these changes are transported to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  Documentation: Review the SAP BW or HANA documentation for best practices on defining characteristics and attributes.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights or similar cases.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the R7B681 error in your SAP environment.