How To Fix R7218 - InfoObject &1 is of incorrect system type &2


R7218 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

  • Message number: 218

  • Message text: InfoObject &1 is of incorrect system type &2

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  • What causes this issue?

    InfoObject &V1& is a customer object, as the name starts with a letter.
    This customer object is used by an SAP object (name starts with a
    number) - in compounding, attributing, unit, reference, aggregation
    reference, outflow, inflow, elimination characteristic or
    non-cumulative value change.
    In addition, you are in an SAP System.

    System Response

    In SAP Sytems, SAP InfoObjects are only allowed to use SAP InfoObjects,
    not customer objects.

    How to fix this error?

    Use an SAP InfoObject instead of &V1&.

    Procedure for System Administrators

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7218 - InfoObject &1 is of incorrect system type &2 ?
    The SAP error message R7218 indicates that there is a mismatch between the expected system type of an InfoObject and the actual system type that is being used. This error typically occurs during data loading or when trying to activate or transport InfoObjects in SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
    
    Cause: The error message R7218 is triggered when: An InfoObject is defined for a specific system type (e.g., OLTP, OLAP) but is being used in a context that does not match this definition. There may be inconsistencies in the InfoObject's settings or its usage in a particular data flow or process. The InfoObject might be incorrectly assigned to a data source or transformation that is not compatible with its defined system type.
    Solution: To resolve the R7218 error, you can follow these steps: Check InfoObject Definition: Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and check the properties of the InfoObject in question. Ensure that the system type is correctly defined according

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