How To Fix R7216 - The selected InfoObjects are either locked or of the wrong system type

R7216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 216

• Message text: The selected InfoObjects are either locked or of the wrong system type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7216 - The selected InfoObjects are either locked or of the wrong system type ?

  The SAP error message R7216, which states "The selected InfoObjects are either locked or of the wrong system type," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to perform operations involving InfoObjects (like creating or modifying InfoObjects, or working with data models).
  Causes:
  
  
  Locked InfoObjects: The InfoObjects you are trying to access may be locked by another user or process. This can happen if someone is currently editing the InfoObject or if a transport request is in progress.
  
  
  Wrong System Type: The InfoObjects may not be compatible with the operation you are trying to perform. For example, you might be trying to use InfoObjects from a different system type (e.g., trying to use a BW InfoObject in a non-BW context).
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObjects are part of a transport request that has not been released or is in a different state, this can also lead to this