How To Fix R7B148 - Input help only available in active version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Input help only available in active version

What causes this issue?

It is not currently possible to display the input help.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Activate the InfoObject.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B148 - Input help only available in active version ?

  The SAP error message R7B148, which states "Input help only available in active version," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when you are trying to access input help (such as value help or dropdown lists) for a characteristic or a query that is not in an active version.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Version: The most common cause of this error is that the version of the InfoObject or query you are trying to use is not active. In SAP BW, objects like InfoObjects, InfoProviders, and queries can have multiple versions, and only the active version can provide input help.
  Transport Issues: If the object was recently transported from a development environment to a production environment, it may not have been activated properly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the active version of the object.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Version: 
  
  Go to the relevant InfoObject or query in the SAP BW system.
  Check if the version you are trying to use is active. If it is not, activate it.
  For InfoObjects, you can do this in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1) by navigating to the InfoObject and selecting the "Activate" option.
  For queries, you can activate them in the Query Designer.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Status: 
  
  If the object was recently transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target environment. You may need to re-activate it after transport.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: 
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the active version of the InfoObject or query. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check for Version Conflicts: 
  
  If there are multiple versions of the same object, ensure that you are referencing the correct one. Sometimes, the system may default to an inactive version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSRT: Query Monitor
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on InfoObjects and query management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or BW support team for further assistance.