How To Fix R7I438 - Line item flag reset for dimension &1

R7I438 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7I - InfoProvider

• Message number: 438

• Message text: Line item flag reset for dimension &1

What causes this issue?

The line item setting for dimension &V1& has been changed, but InfoCube
&V2& contains data.

System Response

The check of InfoCube &V2& returned a warning saying that the line item
setting for dimension &V1& has been reset to its original state. Since
InfoCube &V2& contains data<(>,<)> the line item setting has to stay
unchanged, otherwise the InfoCube cannot be activated.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

R7I438 - Details

• The SAP error message R7I438, which states "Line item flag reset for dimension &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when there is an issue related to the line item characteristics in a data model or InfoProvider. This message indicates that the line item flag for a specific dimension has been reset, which can affect how data is processed and reported.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Model Changes: The line item flag may have been reset due to changes in the data model, such as modifications to the InfoObject or InfoProvider.
  Inconsistent Data: If there are inconsistencies in the data or if the data does not meet the requirements for line item characteristics, the system may reset the flag.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the InfoProvider or the characteristics can lead to this error.
  Data Loading Issues: Problems during data loading processes, such as errors in the extraction, transformation, or