How To Fix 42081 - Object checked in without attributes; refresh the info object list

42081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Object checked in without attributes; refresh the info object list

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42081 - Details

• The SAP error message 42081, "Object checked in without attributes; refresh the info object list," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an inconsistency in the metadata of InfoObjects. This error indicates that an InfoObject has been checked in without the necessary attributes being defined or updated, leading to a mismatch in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Attributes: The InfoObject was checked in without its associated attributes being properly defined or updated.
  Metadata Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the metadata due to changes made in the InfoObject or its attributes that have not been reflected in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from one system to another, there might be issues with the transport that led to missing or incomplete metadata.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Refresh InfoObject List: The first step is to refresh the InfoObject list in the SAP BW system. This can often