How To Fix R7B293 - InfoObject &1: Name of ESR reference is incomplete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 293

• Message text: InfoObject &1: Name of ESR reference is incomplete

What causes this issue?

The name of the ESR reference for InfoObject &V1& is incomplete. The
namespace of the ESR reference is not defined.

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?

Check that the name and namespace are correct. Use the referenced ESR
model as a guide.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B293 - InfoObject &1: Name of ESR reference is incomplete ?

  The SAP error message R7B293, which states "InfoObject &1: Name of ESR reference is incomplete," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when there is an issue with the configuration of an InfoObject that references an Enterprise Services Repository (ESR) object.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The InfoObject is configured to reference an ESR object, but the reference is not fully specified. This could mean that the name of the ESR object is missing or incorrectly formatted.
  Missing ESR Object: The ESR object that the InfoObject is trying to reference does not exist or is not properly activated.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from another system, the ESR reference might not have been included or correctly set up in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the InfoObject Configuration:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1).
  Locate the InfoObject that is causing the error.
  Verify the settings related to the ESR reference. Ensure that the name of the ESR object is complete and correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Verify the ESR Object:
  
  Check if the referenced ESR object exists in the ESR.
  Ensure that the ESR object is activated and available for use.
  
  
  
  Correct the Reference:
  
  If the reference is incomplete, update it with the correct name of the ESR object.
  Save the changes and activate the InfoObject again.
  
  
  
  Transport Considerations:
  
  If the InfoObject was transported, ensure that all related objects, including the ESR references, were also transported correctly.
  If necessary, re-transport the ESR object or manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP BW you are using for any additional guidance on handling ESR references.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the R7B293 error message in your SAP environment.