How To Fix IWP056 - Error when reassigning the InfoObjects - old assignment is not deleted

IWP056 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IWP - Messages for IWP

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Error when reassigning the InfoObjects - old assignment is not deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IWP056 - Error when reassigning the InfoObjects - old assignment is not deleted ?

  The SAP error message IWP056, which states "Error when reassigning the InfoObjects - old assignment is not deleted," typically occurs in the context of InfoObject management within SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA. This error indicates that there is an issue with the reassignment of InfoObjects, where the system is unable to delete the old assignment of the InfoObject before creating a new one.
  Causes:
  
  Existing Dependencies: The InfoObject you are trying to reassign may have existing dependencies or references in other objects (like InfoProviders, queries, or transformations) that prevent its old assignment from being deleted.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues or inconsistencies in the metadata that prevent the system from completing the reassignment.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to delete or modify the InfoObject assignments can also lead to this error.
  System Locking: The InfoObject might be locked by another process or user, preventing changes from being made.
  
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