How To Fix R7B018 - Dimension &1: InfoObject type &2 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Dimension &1: InfoObject type &2 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B018 - Dimension &1: InfoObject type &2 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message R7B018 indicates that there is an issue with a specific InfoObject in the context of a dimension in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). The message typically means that the InfoObject type specified is not valid for the dimension you are trying to work with.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid InfoObject Type: The InfoObject type specified in the dimension is not recognized or is not valid for the context in which it is being used.
  Missing InfoObject: The InfoObject may not exist in the system or may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the dimension settings or the InfoObject settings.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Definition: Verify that the InfoObject type specified in the error message exists and is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the InfoObject