How To Fix FCOM_PLANNING_CORE008 - InfoObject &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_PLANNING_CORE - Messages for Package FCOM_PLANNING_CORE

• Message number: 008

• Message text: InfoObject &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE008 - InfoObject &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE008 indicates that the InfoObject specified (denoted by &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics Cloud when trying to access or manipulate data related to a specific InfoObject that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent InfoObject: The InfoObject you are trying to reference has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect InfoObject Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the InfoObject reference.
  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 view or access the InfoObject.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or InfoProvider might have led to the InfoObject being removed or renamed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify InfoObject Existence:
  
  Go to the SAP BW modeling tools or transaction code RSA1 and check if the InfoObject exists in the repository.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Ensure that the InfoObject name is correctly spelled in your query or report.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs:
  
  If the InfoObject was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoObject. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult Change Logs:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the data model, consult the change logs to see if the InfoObject was modified or deleted.
  
  
  
  Recreate the InfoObject:
  
  If the InfoObject is indeed missing and cannot be restored, you may need to recreate it based on the original specifications.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoObjects and check their status.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects and their management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.