How To Fix R7B290 - Output length of InfoObject &1 is invalid

R7B290 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Output length of InfoObject &1 is invalid

What causes this issue?

If an InfoObject is selected as a UUID, it has a fixed output 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B290 - Output length of InfoObject &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message R7B290, which states "Output length of InfoObject &1 is invalid," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the configuration of an InfoObject. This error indicates that the output length defined for a specific InfoObject is not valid, which can lead to problems when trying to display or process data related to that InfoObject.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Output Length: The output length for the InfoObject may have been set incorrectly. This can happen if the length exceeds the maximum allowed value or is set to a negative number.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the InfoObject may not match the expected format, leading to an invalid output length.
  Changes in InfoObject Definition: If the InfoObject was modified (e.g., changing its data type or length) without properly adjusting the related settings, it can lead to this error.
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