How To Fix R7I208 - Characteristic relationship object &1 set to inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7I - InfoProvider

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Characteristic relationship object &1 set to inactive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7I208 - Characteristic relationship object &1 set to inactive ?

  The SAP error message R7I208 indicates that a characteristic relationship object has been set to inactive. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with InfoObjects and their relationships.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Characteristic Relationship: The characteristic relationship object specified (denoted by &1) has been marked as inactive. This can happen due to changes in the data model or during transport processes.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been changes to the InfoObjects or the data model, the characteristic relationships may need to be re-evaluated or reactivated.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic relationship was transported from one system to another, it might not have been activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reactivate the Characteristic Relationship:
  
  Go to the SAP BW modeling tools (e.g., RSA1).
  Navigate to the InfoObject or the characteristic relationship in question.
  Check the status of the characteristic relationship and reactivate it if it is inactive.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all dependent objects are also active. Sometimes, other related objects may need to be activated for the characteristic relationship to function properly.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport logs to ensure that all objects were transported correctly and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Relationship:
  
  If reactivation does not resolve the issue, consider deleting the inactive relationship and recreating it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to characteristic relationships for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoObjects and characteristic relationships.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.