How To Fix R!204 - Compounded InfoObject is missing at position &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R! -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Compounded InfoObject is missing at position &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R!204 - Compounded InfoObject is missing at position & ?

  The SAP error message R!204 indicates that there is a problem with a compounded InfoObject in your SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. Specifically, it means that the compounded InfoObject is missing at a certain position in the data model or query definition.
  Cause:
  
  Missing InfoObject: The compounded InfoObject that is referenced in your query or data model does not exist in the system. This could be due to deletion or incorrect configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The InfoObject might not be properly configured or activated.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing components.
  Data Source Issues: The data source that the query is based on may not be correctly set up or may not include the compounded InfoObject.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check InfoObject Existence: Verify that the compounded InfoObject exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the InfoObject catalog in the SAP BW system.
  Recreate or Activate: If the InfoObject is missing, you may need to recreate it or activate it if it exists but is not active.
  Check Query Definition: Review the query definition to ensure that it correctly references the compounded InfoObject. Make sure that all components of the compounded InfoObject are present.
  Transport Check: If the InfoObject was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported successfully.
  Data Source Configuration: Ensure that the data source used in the query includes the compounded InfoObject and is correctly configured.
  Rebuild the Query: If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the query that references the compounded InfoObject.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and queries.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects and compounded InfoObjects.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the R!204 error message in your SAP BW system.