How To Fix R7B526 - InfoObject &1 has empty ESR reference. Deleting entry...

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 526

• Message text: InfoObject &1 has empty ESR reference. Deleting entry...

What causes this issue?

ESR references are stored in an internal table. InfoObject &V1& has an
entry in this table but the corresponding ESR reference is empty.

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?

Execute a repair to delete the entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B526 - InfoObject &1 has empty ESR reference. Deleting entry... ?

  The SAP error message R7B526 indicates that there is an issue with an InfoObject in the context of the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. Specifically, it suggests that the InfoObject referenced has an empty ESR (Enterprise Services Repository) reference, which can lead to problems in data modeling or data extraction processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing ESR Reference: The InfoObject may have been created or modified without a proper reference to the ESR, which is essential for certain functionalities, especially in scenarios involving service-oriented architecture (SOA).
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the ESR reference might not have been included or might have been lost during the transport process.
  Manual Deletion or Modification: If the InfoObject was manually deleted or modified in a way that removed its ESR reference, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the InfoObject: Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and check the properties of the InfoObject in question. Ensure that the ESR reference is correctly set.
  Reassign ESR Reference: If the ESR reference is missing, you may need to reassign it. This can typically be done by editing the InfoObject and selecting the appropriate ESR reference.
  Transport Request: If the issue arose due to a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including the ESR references, were included. You may need to re-transport the InfoObject with the correct settings.
  Delete and Recreate: If the InfoObject is not critical and can be recreated, consider deleting it and creating a new one with the correct ESR reference.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP BW you are using for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.