How To Fix R7B356 - No active version exists for &1. Master data read class cannot be checked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 356

• Message text: No active version exists for &1. Master data read class cannot be checked

What causes this issue?

The specified master data read class &V2& cannot be checked at present.
An active version of characteristic &V1& does not exist.

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 characteristic &V1& again after successful activation. The master
data read class is then also checked. If errors occur<(>,<)> make sure
that you correct the displayed errors immediately<(>,<)> as the
characteristic can already be used in other locations.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B356 - No active version exists for &1. Master data read class cannot be checked ?

  The SAP error message R7B356 "No active version exists for &1. Master data read class cannot be checked" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the master data versioning. This error indicates that the system is unable to find an active version of the master data for the specified object, which is necessary for processing.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Version: The master data version that is being referenced is not active. This can happen if the version has been deactivated or if it has never been activated.
  Missing Master Data: The master data object may not exist in the system or may not have been loaded properly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the InfoObject or the master data settings that prevent the system from recognizing the active version.
  Transport Issues: If the master data was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Active Versions: Go to the master data maintenance transaction (e.g., RSD1 for InfoObjects) and check if the required version of the master data is active. If not, activate the necessary version.
  Load Master Data: If the master data is missing, ensure that it is loaded correctly into the system. You may need to run the data load process again.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the InfoObject and ensure that everything is set up correctly. This includes checking the master data attributes and ensuring that they are properly defined.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were transported correctly and that there are no inconsistencies in the target system.
  Check for Errors in Data Load: Review the data load logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate why the master data is not available.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific InfoObject or master data management for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSD1 (InfoObject maintenance), RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), and RSMO (Monitor Data Loads) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.