How To Fix R7612 - InfoObject &1: Type changed even though InfoObject still in use

R7612 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 612

• Message text: InfoObject &1: Type changed even though InfoObject still in use

What causes this issue?

The type for InfoObject &V1& has been changed from &V2& to &V3&.
The InfoObject is still being used.

System Response

Cannot activate the InfoObject.

How to fix this error?

Remove the InfoObject references.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7612 - InfoObject &1: Type changed even though InfoObject still in use ?

  The SAP error message R7612 indicates that there is a change in the type of an InfoObject (characteristic or key figure) that is still in use in various data models, such as InfoCubes, DataStore Objects (DSOs), or other structures. This situation can lead to inconsistencies and potential data integrity issues, which is why SAP raises this error.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when:
  
  An InfoObject's data type (e.g., from CHAR to NUMC) or its length has been changed in the Data Dictionary.
  The InfoObject is still being referenced in existing data models or queries.
  The change violates the integrity of the existing data structures that rely on the InfoObject.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R7612 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Usage: Identify where the InfoObject is being used. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE84 (Repository Information System) to find all the objects that reference the InfoObject.
  
  
  Assess Impact: Determine the