How To Fix 42589 - Info object (&3,&4) deleted in structure (&1,&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 589

• Message text: Info object (&3,&4) deleted in structure (&1,&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42589 - Info object (&3,&4) deleted in structure (&1,&2) ?

  The SAP error message 42589 indicates that an InfoObject has been deleted from a structure. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are working with InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or data models.
  Cause:
  The error message "42589 Info object (&3,&4) deleted in structure (&1,&2)" is triggered when:
  
  An InfoObject (like a characteristic or key figure) that is referenced in a structure (like an InfoCube, DSO, or MultiProvider) has been deleted.
  The system is trying to access or process a structure that still references the deleted InfoObject.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Deleted InfoObject: 
  
  Check the message details to identify the InfoObject that has been deleted. The placeholders (&3, &4) will provide the name and type of the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Check the Structure:
  
  Look at the structure (indicated by (&1, &2)) to see where the deleted InfoObject was used. This could be in an InfoCube, DSO, or other data models.
  
  
  
  Update the Structure:
  
  If the InfoObject is no longer needed, you may need to remove it from the structure. This can be done in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1) or the relevant modeling tool.
  If the InfoObject is still needed, consider restoring it or creating a new version of it.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the Structure:
  
  After making changes, ensure that you re-activate the structure to reflect the updates. This may involve re-activating the InfoProvider or the data model.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Review any dependent objects or queries that might also reference the deleted InfoObject. You may need to update or delete these as well.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the deletion was part of a transport request, ensure that the transport is correctly managed and that all necessary objects are included.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoObjects and structures.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects and data modeling.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your data model is functioning correctly.