How To Fix KEN_01233 - Info object &1 is checked out, and therefore CANNOT be copied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KEN_01 - Messages Created on Frontend PCs

• Message number: 233

• Message text: Info object &1 is checked out, and therefore CANNOT be copied

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KEN_01233 - Info object &1 is checked out, and therefore CANNOT be copied ?

  The SAP error message KEN_01233 indicates that an InfoObject is currently checked out and cannot be copied until it is checked back in. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with InfoObjects, which are the building blocks of data modeling in these systems.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the InfoObject you are trying to copy is in a "checked out" state. This means that it is being edited or modified by a user, and as a result, it is locked for other operations, including copying.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the InfoObject:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1 for the Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the InfoObject in question and check its status to confirm that it is indeed checked out.
  
  
  
  Check In the InfoObject:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, check in the InfoObject. This will release the lock and allow other users to perform operations on it, including copying.
  To check in, you can usually find an option in the menu or toolbar that allows you to check in the object.
  
  
  
  Contact the User:
  
  If you do not have the permissions to check in the InfoObject, you may need to contact the user who has it checked out. Ask them to check it back in if they are done with their changes.
  
  
  
  Use Transport Management:
  
  If the InfoObject is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport is properly managed and that the object is not locked due to transport-related issues.
  
  
  
  Check for System Locks:
  
  In some cases, system locks may prevent the object from being checked in. You can check for locks using transaction SM12 to see if there are any active locks on the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  InfoObject: In SAP BW, InfoObjects are used to define characteristics (dimensions) and key figures (measures) for data modeling.
  Check Out/Check In: This is a version control mechanism in SAP that allows users to edit objects while preventing others from making changes simultaneously.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance), and SM12 (Display and Delete Locks) for managing InfoObjects and locks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KEN_01233 error and proceed with your work in SAP.