How To Fix R7523 - InfoObject &1: The presentation was changed to 'Key'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 523

• Message text: InfoObject &1: The presentation was changed to 'Key'

What causes this issue?

InfoObject &V1& does not have a master data table and therefore no text
table. A display unequal to 'Key' makes no sense.

System Response

The display is automatically set to 'Key'.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7523 - InfoObject &1: The presentation was changed to 'Key' ?

  The SAP error message R7523, which states "InfoObject &1: The presentation was changed to 'Key'," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is a change in the way an InfoObject is presented in a query or report.
  Cause:
  This error message is usually triggered when:
  
  Presentation Change: The presentation of an InfoObject has been altered, often due to changes in the InfoObject's attributes or settings. For example, if an InfoObject was previously set to display a descriptive text but is now set to display the key instead.
  Query Designer Changes: Changes made in the Query Designer or BEx Query can lead to this message if the InfoObject's display properties are modified.
  Data Source Changes: If the underlying data source or InfoProvider has been modified, it may affect how InfoObjects are presented in reports.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Settings:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and check the settings for the specific InfoObject. Ensure that the display properties are set correctly (e.g., whether it should show the key or the text).
  
  
  
  Review Query Design:
  
  Open the affected query in the Query Designer and check the properties of the InfoObject in question. Make sure that the display settings are configured as intended.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the Query:
  
  If changes were made to the InfoObject or the query, re-activate the query to ensure that all changes are applied.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Requests:
  
  If the changes were made in a development environment and transported to production, ensure that the transport requests were successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific InfoObject or the error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the query or report to ensure that the InfoObject is now displaying as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific notes related to the error message R7523, as there may be updates or patches that address this issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the SAP BW/BI documentation regarding InfoObjects and query design to better understand how to manage and troubleshoot these types of issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to restore the desired presentation of the InfoObject.