How To Fix R7284 - InfoObject &1 is referenced - cannot change data type to DATS or TIMS

R7284 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 284

• Message text: InfoObject &1 is referenced - cannot change data type to DATS or TIMS

What causes this issue?

InfoObject &V1& is still referenced by other InfoObjects.

System Response

The data type of InfoObject &V1& cannot be changed to date (DATS) or
time (TIMS). InfoObject &V1& would, in this case, refer to InfoObject
0DATE or 0TIME and could no longer be referenced by other InfoObjects
itself.

How to fix this error?

First delete the InfoObjects that refer to InfoObject &V1&. You can get
a list of them using the 'Where-used list'.

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 R7284 - InfoObject &1 is referenced - cannot change data type to DATS or TIMS ?

  The SAP error message R7284 indicates that you are trying to change the data type of an InfoObject to either DATS (date) or TIMS (time), but the InfoObject is currently being referenced in a way that prevents this change. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when dealing with InfoObjects in the data model.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing References: The InfoObject is being used in existing data models, such as InfoCubes, DataStore Objects (DSOs), or queries. Changing the data type of an InfoObject that is already in use can lead to inconsistencies in the data model.
  Data Flow Dependencies: The InfoObject may be part of a data flow that includes transformations, data sources, or other objects that depend on its current data type.
  Data Type Restrictions: Certain InfoObjects may have restrictions based on their usage in the system, and changing the data type could violate these restrictions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Before