How To Fix R7844 - InfoObjectTyp of catalog has been changed

R7844 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 844

• Message text: InfoObjectTyp of catalog has been changed

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R7844 - Details

• The SAP error message R7844, which states "InfoObjectTyp of catalog has been changed," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the metadata of InfoObjects, particularly when dealing with InfoObject catalogs.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Metadata Changes: The error usually arises when the InfoObject type (e.g., characteristic, key figure) in a catalog has been modified. This can happen if:
  
  An InfoObject was changed from a characteristic to a key figure or vice versa.
  The properties of the InfoObject were altered (e.g., data type, length).
  The InfoObject was deleted or renamed.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), and the transport did not include all necessary objects or was not executed correctly, it could lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Versioning Issues: If multiple versions of the InfoObject exist or if there are discrepancies between the versions in different environments,