How To Fix BWSD071 - Elementary object &1 (&2) not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BWSD - Messages for Scenario Transfer

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Elementary object &1 (&2) not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BWSD071 - Elementary object &1 (&2) not found ?

  The SAP error message BWSD071 indicates that an elementary object (like a DataSource, InfoObject, or other BW-related object) could not be found in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to access or manipulate objects that are either missing or incorrectly referenced.
  Cause:
  
  Object Deletion: The elementary object may have been deleted or not created in the system.
  Incorrect Naming: There might be a typo or incorrect naming in the object reference.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object.
  System Configuration: There could be issues with the system configuration or inconsistencies in the BW system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Object Existence: Check if the object exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (like RSA1 for DataSources or RSD1 for InfoObjects) and searching for the object.
  Check Naming: Ensure that the name of the object is correctly spelled and matches the expected format.
  Transport Check: If the object was supposed to be transported, verify that the transport request was completed successfully and that the object is present in the target system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Recreate Object: If the object is missing and cannot be found, you may need to recreate it.
  System Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the BW system to identify any inconsistencies that may be causing the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) for checking object definitions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs and traces for additional context around the error, which may provide more insight into the underlying issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP BW team for further assistance.