How To Fix R7493 - InfoObject &1 is in version A, but the object status is inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 493

• Message text: InfoObject &1 is in version A, but the object status is inactive

What causes this issue?

InfoObject &V1& is available in the active version, but has been
deactivated.

System Response

InfoObject &V1& cannot be used in other objects.

How to fix this error?

Activate InfoObject &V1& first.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7493 - InfoObject &1 is in version A, but the object status is inactive ?

  The SAP error message R7493 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the version of the InfoObject and its status. Specifically, it states that the InfoObject is in version A (active version), but its status is marked as inactive. This can occur 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 SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Version Mismatch: The InfoObject may have been changed or modified, and the active version is not aligned with the current status.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from one system to another, it might not have been activated properly in the target system.
  Manual Changes: Manual changes to the InfoObject might have led to inconsistencies in its status.
  Development and Production Environment: The InfoObject might be active in the development environment but inactive in the production environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the InfoObject: 
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1 or RSD1).
  Find the InfoObject in question and check its status.
  If it is inactive, activate it to ensure that the active version is correctly set.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: 
  
  If the InfoObject was transported, ensure that the transport request was completed successfully and that the InfoObject is activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Review Change Logs: 
  
  Check the change logs for the InfoObject to see if any recent changes might have caused the issue.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check: 
  
  Run consistency checks in the BW system to identify any other potential issues with InfoObjects or data models.
  
  
  
  Recreate the InfoObject: 
  
  If the issue persists and cannot be resolved, consider recreating the InfoObject. This should be a last resort and done with caution.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to InfoObject activation and status.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoObject management and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R7493 error and ensure that your InfoObject is in the correct state for use in your SAP BW or BI environment.