How To Fix R7520 - InfoObject &1, version '&2' was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 520

• Message text: InfoObject &1, version '&2' was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7520 - InfoObject &1, version '&2' was deleted ?

  The SAP error message R7520 indicates that an InfoObject (a key component in SAP BW/BI systems used for data modeling) has been deleted. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when an InfoObject is no longer needed, or it has been removed during a system upgrade or data model changes.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of InfoObject: The InfoObject specified in the error message has been deleted from the system.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was deleted in one system (e.g., development) and the changes were transported to another system (e.g., production), it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Versioning: The error message specifies a version, which indicates that a specific version of the InfoObject is missing.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or InfoProvider that reference the deleted InfoObject can trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check InfoObject Status: Verify if the InfoObject is indeed deleted. You can do this by navigating to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and checking the list of InfoObjects.
  Restore the InfoObject: If the InfoObject is required, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it if it was deleted unintentionally.
  Adjust Data Models: If the InfoObject is no longer needed, you should adjust any data models, queries, or InfoProviders that reference the deleted InfoObject to remove dependencies.
  Transport Management: Ensure that the transport requests are correctly managed. If the deletion was part of a transport, ensure that the target system is in sync with the source system.
  Check Versioning: If the version is important, ensure that the correct version of the InfoObject is available in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoObjects and check their status.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for InfoObjects and data modeling for best practices on managing InfoObjects.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  System Logs: Review system logs for additional context or related errors that may provide more insight into the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or BW/BI support team for further assistance.