How To Fix 42856 - You refer to an info object that is not released

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 856

• Message text: You refer to an info object that is not released

What causes this issue?

The target object is in <LS>Editing</> status.
This target object is either in your structure or you set a hyperlink
to a content object that is not released.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If it is an object in your structure, have the object released.
If it is a hyperlink to a content object that is not released, have the
target object released or delete the hyperlink.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42856 - You refer to an info object that is not released ?

  The SAP error message 42856, which states "You refer to an info object that is not released," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are trying to use an InfoObject that has not been released for use in a particular context, such as a query, report, or data model.
  Cause:
  
  InfoObject Not Released: The most common cause of this error is that the InfoObject you are trying to use has not been released. In SAP BW, InfoObjects must be released to be available for reporting and other operations.
  Development vs. Production: The InfoObject may be in a development state and not yet transported to the production environment, or it may be in a state that is not active.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoObject, leading to the perception that it is not released.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Release the InfoObject:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1).
  Navigate to the InfoObject in question.
  Check the status of the InfoObject. If it is not released, you can release it by selecting the appropriate option (usually found in the menu under "Release").
  Ensure that the InfoObject is active and has been transported to the relevant environment if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the InfoObject was created in a development environment, ensure that it has been included in a transport request and that the transport has been successfully imported into the target environment (e.g., production).
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoObject. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Sometimes, InfoObjects have dependencies on other objects. Ensure that all related objects are also released and active.
  
  
  
  Recheck Query/Report:
  
  If the error occurs in a specific query or report, double-check the query definition to ensure that it is correctly referencing the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to InfoObjects include RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance), and RSTT (Transport Management).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on InfoObject management and release processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.