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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 the data flow or in the transformation rules.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check DSO Existence: Verify that the DSO exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1) and checking the DSO in question.
  Recreate the DSO: If the DSO is missing, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  Check Transport Requests: If the DSO was recently transported, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects were included and successfully imported.
  Activate the DSO: If the DSO exists but is not activated, try activating it again. Sometimes, reactivating the DSO can resolve inconsistencies.
  Review Data Flow: Check the data flow and transformation rules to ensure that they are correctly pointing to the existing DSO.
  Check for Modifications: If there were recent modifications to the DSO, ensure that all changes were properly saved and activated.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance) to manage and check the status of DSOs.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide patches or additional guidance.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for DataStore Objects and data modeling best practices to ensure proper configuration and management.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.