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 maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and checking the InfoObject's properties.
  
  
  Validate Dimension Settings: Go to the dimension settings in the InfoProvider and ensure that the InfoObject is correctly assigned and that its type is appropriate for the dimension.
  
  
  Recreate or Reactivate InfoObject: If the InfoObject is missing or inactive, you may need to recreate it or reactivate it. Ensure that it is properly configured and activated.
  
  
  Check Transport Logs: If the InfoObject was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues during the transport process.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific InfoObject and dimension to ensure that you are following best practices.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to access InfoObjects and dimensions.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the R7B018 error message in SAP BW.