How To Fix R7883 - &1 is not allowed as an InfoObject (SIDless InfoObject)

R7883 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 883

• Message text: &1 is not allowed as an InfoObject (SIDless InfoObject)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7883 - &1 is not allowed as an InfoObject (SIDless InfoObject) ?

  The SAP error message R7883 indicates that a specific InfoObject is not allowed to be used as a SIDless InfoObject. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when dealing with InfoObjects that are not configured to support SIDless processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to use an InfoObject that is not defined as SIDless in a context where SIDless processing is required. SIDless InfoObjects are those that do not require a surrogate ID (SID) for their values, which can be beneficial for performance and storage in certain scenarios.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Settings:
  
  Go to the InfoObject in question and check its properties in the SAP BW modeling tools (like RSA1).
  Ensure that the InfoObject is configured correctly. If it is supposed to be SIDless, verify that the "SIDless" option is enabled.
  
  
  
  Modify InfoObject:
  
  If the InfoObject is not intended to