How To Fix R7494 - InfoObject &1 is new (there is no A version)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 494

• Message text: InfoObject &1 is new (there is no A version)

What causes this issue?

InfoObject &V1& is not in the active version (A), but rather only in
the revised version (M).

System Response

InfoObject &V1& cannot be used in other InfoObjects.

How to fix this error?

Activate InfoObject &V1& first.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7494 - InfoObject &1 is new (there is no A version) ?

  The SAP error message R7494 indicates that the InfoObject you are trying to use is new and does not have an "A" version (active version). This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with InfoObjects that have been recently created or modified.
  Cause:
  
  New InfoObject: The InfoObject has been created but not yet activated. In SAP BW, InfoObjects must be activated to be used in data models, queries, or reports.
  Versioning: The system is looking for the active version of the InfoObject (denoted as "A"), but it is not available because the InfoObject is still in a development or inactive state.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the InfoObject:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSD1).
  Find the InfoObject in question.
  Activate the InfoObject by selecting the appropriate option (usually a button labeled "Activate" or similar).
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the InfoObject was transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that the InfoObject is activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all dependent objects (like DataStore Objects, InfoCubes, etc.) that rely on this InfoObject are also activated.
  
  
  
  Recheck the InfoObject:
  
  After activation, recheck the InfoObject to ensure it is now available for use.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  InfoObject Types: Understand the different types of InfoObjects (characteristics, key figures, etc.) and their roles in data modeling.
  Activation Process: Familiarize yourself with the activation process in SAP BW, as it is crucial for making new objects available for reporting and analysis.
  Transport Management: Learn about SAP's transport management system to understand how objects are moved between different environments (development, quality assurance, production).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to the error message R7494, as there may be updates or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or BW support team for further assistance.