How To Fix R7215 - InfoObject catalog &1 is of type (&2)

R7215 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 215

• Message text: InfoObject catalog &1 is of type (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7215 - InfoObject catalog &1 is of type (&2) ?

  The SAP error message R7215 indicates that there is an issue related to the InfoObject catalog in your SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. Specifically, the message states that the InfoObject catalog you are trying to access or manipulate is of a certain type, which may not be compatible with the operation you are attempting to perform.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incompatible InfoObject Type: The InfoObject catalog you are trying to use may be of a type that is not supported for the operation you are attempting. For example, you might be trying to use a characteristic InfoObject in a context where a key figure InfoObject is expected, or vice versa.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the InfoObject catalog or the InfoObjects themselves.
  Data Model Issues: The data model may have inconsistencies or issues that prevent the proper functioning of the InfoObject catalog.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R7215 error, you