How To Fix R7581 - InfoObject &1 is not an InfoProvider

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 581

• Message text: InfoObject &1 is not an InfoProvider

What causes this issue?

There is no InfoArea assigned to InfoObject &V1&.

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?

Assign an InfoArea to InfoObject &V1&. This turns the InfoObject into
an InfoProvider.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7581 - InfoObject &1 is not an InfoProvider ?

  The SAP error message R7581 indicates that the specified InfoObject (denoted as &1 in the message) is not recognized as an InfoProvider. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when you are trying to access or query data from an InfoObject that is not set up correctly as an InfoProvider.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Object Type: The object you are trying to access is not an InfoProvider. It might be a characteristic or a key figure that is not configured to serve as an InfoProvider.
  Missing Configuration: The InfoObject may not have been properly configured or activated as an InfoProvider in the system.
  Typographical Error: There could be a typo in the name of the InfoObject you are trying to reference.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated or configured correctly in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoObject.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Object Type: Verify that the object you are trying to access is indeed an InfoProvider. You can do this by checking the object in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Activate the InfoObject: If the InfoObject is not activated, activate it in the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1).
  Correct Typographical Errors: Double-check the name of the InfoObject for any spelling mistakes or incorrect references.
  Review Transport Logs: If the object was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported correctly and activated in the target system.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoObject. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on InfoProviders and InfoObjects.
  
  Related Information:
  
  InfoProviders: In SAP BW, InfoProviders are objects that store data and can be queried. Common types include InfoCubes, DataStore Objects (DSOs), and MultiProviders.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage and check InfoObjects and InfoProviders.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message R7581.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.