How To Fix R7407 - InfoObject &1 is not activated (DDIC Obj. could not be saved)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 407

• Message text: InfoObject &1 is not activated (DDIC Obj. could not be saved)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7407 - InfoObject &1 is not activated (DDIC Obj. could not be saved) ?

  The SAP error message R7407 indicates that an InfoObject is not activated, and as a result, the Data Dictionary (DDIC) object could not be saved. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when working with InfoObjects, which are the building blocks for data modeling in SAP BW.
  Cause:
  
  InfoObject Not Activated: The primary cause of this error is that the InfoObject has not been activated. In SAP BW, InfoObjects must be activated before they can be used in data models or InfoProviders.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from another system and the transport did not complete successfully, it may not be activated in the target system.
  Missing Dependencies: The InfoObject may have dependencies (like attributes or hierarchies) that are not activated or are missing.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to activate the InfoObject.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the InfoObject:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1 or RSD1).
  Find the InfoObject that is causing the error.
  Check its status and activate it if it is not activated. You can do this by selecting the InfoObject and choosing the "Activate" option.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all related objects (attributes, hierarchies, etc.) are also activated. If any dependencies are not activated, activate them first.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the InfoObject was transported, check the transport logs for any errors. If there were issues, you may need to re-transport the object or manually activate it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to activate InfoObjects. If not, contact your SAP security team to get the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in the Activation Log:
  
  If activation fails, check the activation log for any specific error messages that can provide more details on what went wrong.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to InfoObjects include RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific version of SAP BW you are using.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects and their activation process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R7407 error and successfully activate the InfoObject in your SAP BW environment.