How To Fix IWP515 - Select the BI object type (DSO or InfoCube) to be created

IWP515 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IWP - Messages for IWP

• Message number: 515

• Message text: Select the BI object type (DSO or InfoCube) to be created

What causes this issue?

You did not select the BI object type to be created for the selected
structures of the audit package (during extraction into SAP NetWeaver
BI).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Select the BI object type (either DSO or InfoCube) to be created for the
selected structures of the audit package.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IWP515 - Select the BI object type (DSO or InfoCube) to be created ?

  The SAP error message IWP515, which states "Select the BI object type (DSO or InfoCube) to be created," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Intelligence (BI) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a user is trying to create a new data object but has not specified the type of object they wish to create.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system requires the user to explicitly select the type of BI object they want to create, either a DataStore Object (DSO) or an InfoCube. This selection is necessary for the system to understand how to proceed with the creation process, as each object type has different characteristics and purposes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Navigate to the Creation Screen: Go to the area in SAP where you are trying to create the BI object (DSO or InfoCube).
  
  
  Select the Object Type: Look for a dropdown menu or selection option that allows