How To Fix HL557 - No info object can be selected for processing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HL - IWB: Help Links

• Message number: 557

• Message text: No info object can be selected for processing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HL557 - No info object can be selected for processing ?

  The SAP error message HL557 ("No info object can be selected for processing") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when trying to execute a query or process data, and the system cannot find any valid InfoObjects to work with. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing InfoObjects: The InfoObjects required for the query or data processing are not defined or are inactive in the system.
  Incorrect Query Definition: The query may be incorrectly defined, leading to a situation where no valid InfoObjects can be selected.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the InfoObjects are supposed to pull data may not be properly configured or may not contain any data.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoObjects.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObjects were recently transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check InfoObjects: Verify that the required InfoObjects are defined and active in the system. You can do this by navigating to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and checking the status of the InfoObjects.
  Review Query Definition: Open the query in the Query Designer and ensure that all required InfoObjects are included and correctly configured. Make sure that the InfoObjects are part of the data model being used.
  Validate Data Sources: Check the data source configuration to ensure it is set up correctly and that it contains data. You can use transaction RSA3 to test the data source.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoObjects. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the user management transaction (SU01).
  Transport Consistency: If the issue arose after a transport, check for any missing objects or inconsistencies in the target system. You may need to re-transport the missing objects or correct any inconsistencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSRT (Query Monitor), and RSA3 (Data Source Test).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for HL557 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on InfoObjects and query design to ensure best practices are being followed.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation, as they may have access to logs and additional tools to diagnose the issue.