How To Fix R7B684 - 0RECORDMODE is not allowed as attribute for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 684

• Message text: 0RECORDMODE is not allowed as attribute for characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B684 - 0RECORDMODE is not allowed as attribute for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message R7B684 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a characteristic in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). Specifically, the error states that the attribute 0RECORDMODE is not allowed for the characteristic specified by &1.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  Incorrect Attribute Assignment: The characteristic in question has been assigned an attribute that is not valid or not allowed. In this case, 0RECORDMODE is not a permissible attribute for the characteristic you are trying to use.
  Modeling Issues: There may be a modeling issue in the InfoObject or the data model where the characteristic is defined.
  Data Source Configuration: The data source or the transformation rules may be incorrectly set up, leading to the inclusion of an invalid attribute.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSD1).
  Locate the characteristic that is causing the error (as indicated by &1).
  Review the attributes assigned to this characteristic and ensure that 0RECORDMODE is not included.
  
  
  
  Remove Invalid Attribute:
  
  If 0RECORDMODE is listed as an attribute, remove it from the characteristic's attribute list.
  Save the changes and activate the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Review Data Source and Transformations:
  
  Check the data source and any transformations that may be using this characteristic.
  Ensure that the mappings do not reference 0RECORDMODE as an attribute.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the InfoProvider:
  
  If the characteristic is part of an InfoProvider (e.g., InfoCube, DSO), you may need to re-activate the InfoProvider after making changes to the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the data load or query that was previously causing the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP BW/BI documentation regarding characteristics and attributes to understand the valid configurations.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R7B684 error and ensure that your characteristic is correctly configured.