How To Fix R7260 - InfoObject name &1 is reserved (please select another)

R7260 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 260

• Message text: InfoObject name &1 is reserved (please select another)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7260 - InfoObject name &1 is reserved (please select another) ?

  The SAP error message R7260 indicates that the InfoObject you are trying to create or modify is reserved and cannot be used. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with InfoObjects, which are the building blocks for data modeling in these systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Reserved Names: The InfoObject name you are trying to use is reserved by the system. SAP has certain naming conventions and reserved names that cannot be used for custom InfoObjects.
  Namespace Conflicts: The name may belong to a reserved namespace or is already in use by another object in the system.
  System Configuration: The system may have specific configurations or restrictions that prevent the use of certain names.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Choose a Different Name: The simplest solution is to select a different name for your InfoObject that does not conflict with reserved names. Ensure that the name adheres to SAP's naming conventions.
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