How To Fix 42255 - Info objects not used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Info objects not used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42255 - Info objects not used ?

  The SAP error message 42255, which states "Info objects not used," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are trying to activate or transport InfoObjects that are not being utilized in any InfoProviders, queries, or other objects.
  Cause:
  
  Unused InfoObjects: The primary reason for this error is that the InfoObjects you are trying to activate or transport are not linked to any InfoProviders (like InfoCubes, DataStore Objects, etc.) or queries.
  Transport Issues: If you are trying to transport InfoObjects, they may not be included in any transport request or may not have dependencies that require them to be transported.
  Development vs. Production: Sometimes, InfoObjects may exist in a development environment but are not yet used in the production environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Usage: Verify if the InfoObjects are indeed not used. You can do this by checking:
  
  If they are part of any InfoProviders.
  If they are included in any queries or reports.
  If they are referenced in any transformations or data flows.
  
  
  
  Activate InfoObjects: If the InfoObjects are not used but you still want to keep them, you can activate them without any issues. However, if you want to remove them, you can delete or deactivate them.
  
  
  Transport Request: If you are trying to transport these InfoObjects, ensure that they are included in a transport request that also includes dependent objects. You may need to create a new transport request that includes all necessary objects.
  
  
  Documentation: Document the InfoObjects and their intended use cases. If they are not needed, consider removing them to keep the system clean.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoObjects and check their usage.
  InfoObject Maintenance: Use transaction code RSD1 to maintain InfoObjects and check their properties.
  Data Flow Analysis: Use the Data Flow analysis tools in SAP BW to see how data is flowing and where InfoObjects are being utilized.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.