How To Fix R7840 - No InfoObject catalog found for the selected InfoArea

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 840

• Message text: No InfoObject catalog found for the selected InfoArea

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7840 - No InfoObject catalog found for the selected InfoArea ?

  The SAP error message R7840, "No InfoObject catalog found for the selected InfoArea," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a user attempts to access or work with InfoObjects in a specific InfoArea, but the system cannot find the associated InfoObject catalog.
  Cause:
  
  Missing InfoObject Catalog: The InfoObject catalog that should be associated with the selected InfoArea is either missing or has not been created.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the InfoObject catalog or the InfoArea.
  Incorrect InfoArea Selection: The InfoArea selected may not be correctly defined or may not contain any InfoObjects.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject catalog was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that caused it not to be available in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Catalog:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Navigate to the InfoArea in question and check if the InfoObject catalog exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or check with your BW administrator.
  
  
  
  Create InfoObject Catalog:
  
  If the catalog is missing, you can create a new InfoObject catalog by right-clicking on the InfoArea and selecting the option to create a new catalog.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoArea and the InfoObject catalog. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Verify InfoArea Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the InfoArea is correctly configured and that it contains the necessary InfoObjects. You can do this by checking the InfoArea properties in RSA1.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the InfoObject catalog was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs for any errors. You may need to re-transport the objects or resolve any issues that occurred during the transport.
  
  
  
  System Refresh:
  
  Sometimes, a simple refresh of the Data Warehousing Workbench or logging out and back into the SAP system can resolve temporary issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to InfoObject catalogs and InfoAreas for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects, InfoAreas, and catalogs.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW support team for further assistance.