How To Fix R7B289 - Length of InfoObject &1 is invalid; InfoObject is selected as UUID

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 289

• Message text: Length of InfoObject &1 is invalid; InfoObject is selected as UUID

What causes this issue?

If an InfoObject is selected as a UUID, it has a fixed length of &V2&.

System Response

The InfoObject cannot be activated.

How to fix this error?

Set the length of the InfoObjects to &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B289 - Length of InfoObject &1 is invalid; InfoObject is selected as UUID ?

  The SAP error message R7B289 indicates that there is an issue with the length of an InfoObject that has been selected as a UUID (Universally Unique Identifier). This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when dealing with InfoObjects that are expected to have a specific length for UUIDs.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Length: The InfoObject in question has a length that does not conform to the expected length for UUIDs. UUIDs are typically 16 bytes long when stored in binary format or 36 characters long when represented as a string (including hyphens).
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the InfoObject settings, where the length is set incorrectly.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or InfoObject definitions that have not been properly updated or migrated can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject definition in the SAP BW or HANA modeling environment.
  Verify the length of the InfoObject. If it is not set to 16 bytes (for binary UUID) or 36 characters (for string representation), adjust it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Length:
  
  If the InfoObject is intended to be a UUID, ensure that its length is set to the correct value. For example, if it is a character type, set it to 36 characters.
  If it is a numeric or binary type, ensure it is set to 16 bytes.
  
  
  
  Re-activate InfoObject:
  
  After making changes to the InfoObject definition, re-activate the InfoObject to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Check Data Source:
  
  If the InfoObject is being populated from a data source, ensure that the data being loaded conforms to the expected UUID format and length.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check if the transport included changes to the InfoObject that might have caused the length issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to UUIDs and InfoObjects for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  UUID Format: A UUID is typically represented in a format like 550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000, which is 36 characters long including hyphens.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to UUID handling in your specific version of SAP.
  Data Modeling Best Practices: Familiarize yourself with best practices for data modeling in SAP BW or HANA, especially regarding the use of UUIDs and InfoObjects.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.