How To Fix M2879 - Info object/data source &/& cannot be selected

M2879 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 879

• Message text: Info object/data source &/& cannot be selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2879 - Info object/data source &/& cannot be selected ?

  The SAP error message M2879, which states "Info object/data source &/& cannot be selected," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the selection of an InfoObject or data source in a query or report.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive InfoObject: The InfoObject or data source you are trying to use may not be active. Inactive objects cannot be selected in queries.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoObject or data source.
  Data Source Not Available: The data source may not be available in the current context, such as if it has been deleted or is not part of the current InfoProvider.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may be incorrectly designed, leading to the selection of an invalid or non-existent InfoObject.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated