How To Fix 42479 - Info object has no files ('&1 &2')

42479 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 479

• Message text: Info object has no files ('&1 &2')

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42479 - Info object has no files ('&1 &2') ?

  The SAP error message 42479, which states "Info object has no files ('&1 &2')", typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are trying to access or process an InfoObject that does not have any associated data files. This can happen during data loading, reporting, or when trying to access certain InfoObjects in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Data Files: The primary cause of this error is that the InfoObject you are trying to access does not have any data files associated with it. This could be due to:
  
  Data not being loaded into the InfoObject.
  The InfoObject being newly created but not yet populated with data.
  Data being deleted or not being extracted properly.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the InfoObject or the data source from which it is supposed to pull data.
  
  
  Data Source Issues: If the data source is not correctly