How To Fix R7482 - InfoObject &1 deactivated (status set to 'inactive')

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 482

• Message text: InfoObject &1 deactivated (status set to 'inactive')

What causes this issue?

InfoObject &V1& was deactivated due to inconsistencies or errors.

System Response

InfoObject &V1& cannot be worked on.

How to fix this error?

Remove the cause of the error,which you can find in this log, and
activate the InfoObject anew.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7482 - InfoObject &1 deactivated (status set to 'inactive') ?

  The SAP error message R7482 indicates that an InfoObject has been deactivated, meaning its status has been set to 'inactive'. This can occur in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) environments, where InfoObjects are used to define characteristics, key figures, and other data elements.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deactivation: The InfoObject may have been manually deactivated by a user or administrator.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or InfoProvider may lead to the deactivation of certain InfoObjects.
  Transport Requests: If InfoObjects are transported from one system to another, they may be deactivated in the target system.
  Versioning: If a new version of an InfoObject is created, the old version may be set to inactive.
  Data Source Changes: Changes in the data source or extraction process can also lead to the deactivation of related InfoObjects.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reactivate the InfoObject:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1).
  Locate the InfoObject that is inactive.
  Change its status back to 'active' by selecting the appropriate option.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or related objects that are causing the InfoObject to remain inactive.
  Review any data models or InfoProviders that may be affected.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the deactivation occurred due to a transport, check the transport logs and ensure that the InfoObject is correctly activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or change logs to understand why the InfoObject was deactivated.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After reactivating the InfoObject, perform tests to ensure that it functions correctly within the data model and does not cause any further issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  InfoObject Types: Understand the different types of InfoObjects (characteristics, key figures, etc.) and their roles in the data model.
  Data Modeling: Familiarize yourself with data modeling concepts in SAP BW/BI to better understand how InfoObjects interact with InfoProviders and data sources.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the specific InfoObject or error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to activate or deactivate InfoObjects.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW/BI team for further investigation.