How To Fix R7833 - Please enter InfoObj. type (CHA or KYF)

R7833 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 833

• Message text: Please enter InfoObj. type (CHA or KYF)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7833 - Please enter InfoObj. type (CHA or KYF) ?

  The SAP error message R7833, which states "Please enter InfoObj. type (CHA or KYF)," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with InfoObjects. This error indicates that the system expects you to specify an InfoObject type, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing InfoObject Type: The error is triggered when a required field for the InfoObject type (either "CHA" for characteristic or "KYF" for key figure) is not filled in during a data modeling or reporting process.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the data model or the query that is leading to this error.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently skipped a step or entered incorrect data in the relevant fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have correctly filled in all required fields, especially the InfoObject type. You should specify whether you are working with a characteristic