How To Fix R7577 - InfoObject &1 (or ref.) used in InfoProvider containing data-> Error:

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 577

• Message text: InfoObject &1 (or ref.) used in InfoProvider containing data-> Error:

What causes this issue?

InfoObject &V1& or an InfoObject with reference to this objects is still
being used in InfoCubes or DataStore objects that contain data.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7577 - InfoObject &1 (or ref.) used in InfoProvider containing data-> Error: ?

  The SAP error message R7577 typically indicates that there is an issue with an InfoObject being used in an InfoProvider that contains data. This error can arise in various scenarios, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA.
  Cause:
  
  InfoObject Not Active: The InfoObject referenced in the error message may not be active or may have been deleted.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data model, such as missing or incorrect mappings.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from one system to another, it may not have been properly activated in the target system.
  Versioning Issues: The InfoObject might be in a different version than what the InfoProvider expects.
  Data Source Issues: The data source feeding into the InfoProvider may not be correctly configured or may have issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Activation: Ensure that the InfoObject is active. You can do this by navigating to the InfoObject in the SAP BW modeling tools and checking its status.
  Re-activate the InfoObject: If the InfoObject is inactive, reactivate it. This can often resolve issues related to data inconsistencies.
  Check Data Model: Review the InfoProvider and ensure that all InfoObjects used are correctly defined and mapped.
  Transport Check: If the InfoObject was recently transported, verify that it was successfully activated in the target system.
  Data Source Configuration: Check the configuration of the data source feeding into the InfoProvider. Ensure that it is correctly set up and that there are no errors in the data extraction process.
  Check for Dependencies: Sometimes, InfoObjects have dependencies on other objects. Ensure that all related objects are also active and correctly configured.
  Review Logs: Check the SAP BW logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to navigate to the InfoObject and InfoProvider settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for best practices on managing InfoObjects and InfoProviders.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.