How To Fix R7516 - InfoObject &1, version &2, type &3: Compounding status set to &4

R7516 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 516

• Message text: InfoObject &1, version &2, type &3: Compounding status set to &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7516 - InfoObject &1, version &2, type &3: Compounding status set to &4 ?

  The SAP error message R7516 typically relates to issues with InfoObjects in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This message indicates that there is a problem with the compounding status of an InfoObject, which can affect how data is processed and reported.
  
  Cause:
  The error message R7516 is triggered when the compounding status of an InfoObject is set to a value that is not compatible with the operation being performed. The compounding status indicates how the InfoObject is related to other InfoObjects, and it can be set to various statuses such as "not compounded," "compounded," or "partially compounded." 
  Common causes for this error include:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The InfoObject may not be configured correctly in terms of its compounding settings.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or InfoObject relationships that have not been properly updated or reflected in the system.
  Incompatible Operations: Attempting to perform operations (like data