How To Fix R7B173 - Modified version of DataStore object &1 does not exist

R7B173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Modified version of DataStore object &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B173 - Modified version of DataStore object &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message R7B173, which states "Modified version of DataStore object &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with a DataStore Object (DSO) that has been modified or is expected to be in a certain state but is not found in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Version: The modified version of the DataStore object (DSO) that the system is trying to access does not exist. This can happen if the DSO was deleted, or if the versioning of the DSO was not properly maintained.
  Transport Issues: If the DSO was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), and the transport did not include the modified version, this error can occur.
  Inconsistent Metadata: There may be inconsistencies in the metadata of the DSO, possibly due to manual changes or system upgrades.
  Incorrect Configuration: The DSO might be incorrectly configured in