How To Fix R7277 - Object status of the selected InfoObjects was set to inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 277

• Message text: Object status of the selected InfoObjects was set to inactive

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

All selected objects are now considered when activating. In this way
you can activate the InfoObjects without having to change them first.
If the Change and Transport Organizer is switched on then the
InfoObjects are also written to orders when activating.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7277 - Object status of the selected InfoObjects was set to inactive ?

  The SAP error message R7277 indicates that the object status of the selected InfoObjects has been set to inactive. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when InfoObjects (which are the building blocks of data modeling in BW) are no longer active and cannot be used in data modeling or reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deactivation: The InfoObjects may have been manually set to inactive by a user or administrator.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObjects were transported from one system to another, they might have been deactivated during the transport process.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or structure may lead to the deactivation of certain InfoObjects.
  Versioning: In some cases, versioning or changes in the InfoObject's attributes can lead to the object being marked as inactive.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reactivate InfoObjects:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1).
  Navigate to the InfoObjects that are marked as inactive.
  Select the inactive InfoObjects and choose the option to reactivate them.
  Ensure that all necessary attributes and settings are correctly configured before reactivation.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to see if the InfoObjects were deactivated during the transport.
  If necessary, re-transport the InfoObjects or manually reactivate them in the target system.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model:
  
  Review any recent changes made to the data model that might have affected the status of the InfoObjects.
  Ensure that all dependencies and relationships are intact.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to InfoObject management for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to reactivate InfoObjects. Lack of proper permissions can prevent you from making changes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Training and Documentation: Familiarize yourself with SAP BW/BI documentation regarding InfoObject management to better understand the implications of activating and deactivating objects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R7277 error and reactivate the necessary InfoObjects for your SAP BW/BI environment.