How To Fix R7B009 - InfoCube subtype &1 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7B - BW Metadata (InfoCube, InfoObject, InfoObject catalog)

• Message number: 009

• Message text: InfoCube subtype &1 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B009 - InfoCube subtype &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message R7B009 indicates that the InfoCube subtype specified is not valid. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with InfoCubes, which are used for data storage and reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid InfoCube Subtype: The subtype of the InfoCube you are trying to access or manipulate does not exist or is incorrectly specified.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the InfoCube name or subtype.
  Configuration Issues: The InfoCube may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoCube was recently transported from another system, it may not have been fully activated or may have missing components.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check InfoCube Name and Subtype: Verify that the InfoCube name and subtype you are using are correct. You can do this by checking the InfoCube definition in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Activate the InfoCube: If the InfoCube is not activated, you may need to activate it in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  Review Transport Requests: If the InfoCube was transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  Check Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoCube.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the InfoCube subtype and its valid values.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoCubes and check their status.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific InfoCube subtype you are working with.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or BW support team for further assistance.