How To Fix R7550 - Deactivation of InfoObjects that use deleted InfoObjects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 550

• Message text: Deactivation of InfoObjects that use deleted InfoObjects

What causes this issue?

InfoObjects, that are still used in other InfoObjects have been
deleted.

System Response

All InfoObjects, that use deleted InfoObjects, are inconsistent and
cannot be used. Therefore, they must be deactivated.

How to fix this error?

Change the InfoObjects, so that they don't use any deleted InfoObjects.
Afterwards you must reactivate the deactivated InfoObjects.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7550 - Deactivation of InfoObjects that use deleted InfoObjects ?

  The SAP error message R7550 indicates that there are InfoObjects in your SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system that are dependent on other InfoObjects that have been deleted. This situation typically arises when you attempt to deactivate or delete InfoObjects that are still being referenced by other InfoObjects, such as characteristics or key figures.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted InfoObjects: The primary cause of this error is that you have deleted certain InfoObjects, but other InfoObjects are still referencing them.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as deleting a characteristic that is used in a cube or an InfoObject that is part of a hierarchy, can lead to this error.
  Inconsistent Metadata: The metadata in the BW system becomes inconsistent when InfoObjects are deleted without properly managing their dependencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R7550 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction code RSA1 to access the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  Check the InfoObjects that are causing the error and identify which InfoObjects are dependent on the deleted ones.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Reactivate Deleted InfoObjects:
  
  If the deleted InfoObjects are still needed, consider recreating them or reactivating them if they were only deactivated.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies:
  
  If the deleted InfoObjects are no longer needed, you will need to remove or modify the dependencies in the InfoObjects that are still active. This may involve:
  
  Modifying the InfoObjects to remove references to the deleted InfoObjects.
  Adjusting any queries, transformations, or data flows that rely on the deleted InfoObjects.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Active Queries:
  
  Ensure that there are no active queries or reports that depend on the InfoObjects you are trying to deactivate. You may need to adjust or delete these queries.
  
  
  
  Use the BW Transport Organizer:
  
  If you are working in a transport environment, ensure that the transport requests are consistent and do not contain references to deleted InfoObjects.
  
  
  
  Recheck Activation:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to reactivate the InfoObjects again. If the dependencies have been resolved, the activation should proceed without errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance), and RSD5 (DataSource Maintenance).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on InfoObject dependencies and best practices for managing InfoObjects in BW.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for specific scenarios related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R7550 error and ensure that your InfoObjects are properly managed within your SAP BW environment.