How To Fix BWSD021 - InfoObject &1 is invalid or does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BWSD - Messages for Scenario Transfer

• Message number: 021

• Message text: InfoObject &1 is invalid or does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BWSD021 - InfoObject &1 is invalid or does not exist ?

  The SAP error message BWSD021 indicates that the InfoObject specified (denoted by &1) is either invalid or does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with InfoObjects, which are the building blocks of data modeling in BW.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent InfoObject: The InfoObject you are trying to use has not been created or has been deleted from the system.
  Incorrect Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming convention used when referencing the InfoObject.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoObject.
  Inactive InfoObject: The InfoObject might exist but is not active or has been set to inactive status.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Existence: Check if the InfoObject exists in the system by navigating to the InfoObject catalog in the SAP BW modeling tools (transaction RSA1).
  Check Naming: Ensure that the name of the InfoObject is spelled correctly and follows the correct naming conventions.
  Transport Check: If the InfoObject was recently transported, verify that the transport request was completed successfully and that the InfoObject is available in the target system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoObject. This can be checked with the help of a security administrator.
  Activate InfoObject: If the InfoObject exists but is inactive, activate it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., RSA1).
  Recreate InfoObject: If the InfoObject is missing and cannot be found, you may need to recreate it based on the original specifications.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects and their management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific version of SAP BW you are using.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.