How To Fix 42746 - Info object checked out, attributes cannot be changed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 746

• Message text: Info object checked out, attributes cannot be changed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42746 - Info object checked out, attributes cannot be changed. ?

  The SAP error message 42746, which states "Info object checked out, attributes cannot be changed," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you attempt to modify the attributes of an InfoObject that is currently checked out by another user or process. This is a common scenario in environments where multiple users are working on the same InfoObjects.
  Cause:
  
  Checked Out Status: The InfoObject is checked out by another user, which locks it for editing. This prevents any changes to its attributes until it is checked back in.
  Version Control: The system may be using a version control mechanism that restricts changes to objects that are currently checked out.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to modify the InfoObject, although this is less likely to trigger this specific error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Out Status: 
  
  Identify who has the InfoObject checked out. You can do this by navigating to the InfoObject in the SAP BW modeling tools and checking the status.
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can ask the user who has it checked out to check it back in.
  If the user is unavailable, you may need to contact your SAP administrator to force a check-in or to release the lock.
  
  
  
  Check Permissions: 
  
  Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to modify the InfoObject. If not, request the necessary access from your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Wait for Check-In: 
  
  If the InfoObject is checked out by another user, you may need to wait until they complete their work and check it back in.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: 
  
  You can use transaction codes like RSOBJV to view the status of InfoObjects and see who has them checked out.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP BW documentation for best practices on managing InfoObjects and understanding the check-in/check-out process.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the check-in/check-out process to minimize conflicts and errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully modify the attributes of the InfoObject once it is no longer checked out.