How To Fix WXCM036 - Context characteristic &1 for attribute &2 has changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXCM - Messages for Package CM_MAP

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Context characteristic &1 for attribute &2 has changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXCM036 - Context characteristic &1 for attribute &2 has changed ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXCM036 Context characteristic &1 for attribute &2 has changed
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA during the modeling or activation of an InfoObject or during the activation of a CompositeProvider or Open ODS View. The message indicates that the context characteristic assigned to a particular attribute has been changed compared to the previous version or definition.
  
  Context characteristic: In SAP BW, an attribute of an InfoObject can have a context characteristic assigned to it. This context characteristic defines the granularity or the "context" in which the attribute is valid.
  When you change the context characteristic of an attribute (for example, changing it from one InfoObject to another), SAP detects this change and raises this message.
  This change can cause inconsistencies or data integrity issues because the attribute's context is fundamental to how data is linked and queried.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you try to activate an InfoObject after changing the context characteristic of one of its attributes.
  When you activate a CompositeProvider or Open ODS View that references InfoObjects whose attribute context characteristics have changed.
  During transport or import of objects where the attribute context characteristic differs from the target system.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Review the change:
  
  Check why the context characteristic was changed. This is a significant change and should be done only if absolutely necessary.
  
  
  Revert the change if possible:
  
  If the change was accidental or incorrect, revert the context characteristic to the original one.
  
  
  Adjust dependent objects:
  
  If the change is intentional, you need to adjust all dependent objects (InfoProviders, CompositeProviders, queries, transformations, etc.) that rely on this attribute or its context characteristic.
  
  
  Rebuild or re-activate objects:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to activate the InfoObject or InfoProvider again.
  
  
  Data consistency check:
  
  Since changing the context characteristic can affect data consistency, perform data consistency checks and possibly reload or reprocess data.
  
  
  Transport considerations:
  
  If this error occurs during transport, ensure that the transport sequence is correct and that all dependent objects are transported in the right order.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Context characteristic is a key concept in SAP BW modeling that defines the granularity of an attribute relative to the master data.
  Changing the context characteristic is not a trivial change and can impact reporting and data integrity.
  Always document such changes and communicate with BW administrators and developers.
  SAP Notes and documentation related to InfoObject attribute context changes can provide further guidance.
  In some cases, you may need to delete and recreate the attribute or InfoObject if the change is complex.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  The context characteristic of an attribute has been changed compared to its previous setting.
  
  
  Effect
  Activation fails due to potential data inconsistency or modeling conflicts.
  
  
  Solution
  Revert the change or adjust dependent objects accordingly, then reactivate.
  
  
  Precautions
  Changing context characteristic affects data integrity; proceed with caution.
  
  
  
  
  If you need, I can also help you with specific transaction codes or steps to check and change context characteristics in SAP BW.