How To Fix R7557 - InfoObject &1 is referenced from &2, compounding cannot be changed


R7557 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

  • Message number: 557

  • Message text: InfoObject &1 is referenced from &2, compounding cannot be changed

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  • What causes this issue?

    The InfoObject &V1& is referenced by InfoObject &V2&. InfoObjects have
    been deleted or inserted from the compound of InfoObject &V1&. The
    compounds of InfoObject and referenced InfoObject must, however, concur
    with each other.

    System Response

    InfoObject &V1& can only be activated if InfoObject &V2& is activated
    at the same time.

    How to fix this error?

    Include all the InfoObjects, that reference InfoObject &V1&, together
    in the editing and activate them likewise.
    Otherwise, you can only change the compounding of InfoObject &V1& if
    there are no more other InfoObjects that reference InfoObject &V1&.

    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.


R7557 - Details

  • The SAP error message R7557 indicates that you are trying to change the compounding of an InfoObject that is currently being referenced by another object. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you attempt to modify the characteristics of an InfoObject that is already in use in a data model, such as an InfoCube, DSO (DataStore Object), or other InfoProviders.
    
    Cause: The primary cause of this error is that the InfoObject you are trying to modify is being used in a way that prevents changes to its compounding settings. Compounding in SAP BW refers to the relationship between characteristics where one characteristic is dependent on another. If an InfoObject is referenced in a structure that relies on its compounding, you cannot change its settings without first addressing those dependencies.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can follow these steps: Identify Dependencies: Determine where the InfoObject is being used. You can

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