How To Fix R7B647 - InfoObject &1: BusinessObject &2 (namespace &3) does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 647

• Message text: InfoObject &1: BusinessObject &2 (namespace &3) does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B647 - InfoObject &1: BusinessObject &2 (namespace &3) does not exist ?

  The SAP error message R7B647 indicates that a specific InfoObject (identified by &1) is referencing a Business Object (identified by &2) that does not exist in the specified namespace (identified by &3). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an attempt to access or manipulate an InfoObject that is not defined or has been deleted.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Business Object: The Business Object that the InfoObject is trying to reference does not exist in the system. This could be due to deletion or it was never created.
  Incorrect Namespace: The namespace specified in the error message may be incorrect, leading to the system not being able to locate the Business Object.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the corresponding Business Object may not have been transported correctly.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the InfoObject settings that reference a non-existent Business Object.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Existence of Business Object: Verify if the Business Object exists in the specified namespace. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for InfoObjects) and checking the Business Object definitions.
  Correct Namespace: Ensure that the namespace specified in the error message is correct. If it is incorrect, update the InfoObject to reference the correct Business Object.
  Recreate or Restore Business Object: If the Business Object has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  Transport Consistency: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport the missing Business Object.
  Check Dependencies: Review the dependencies of the InfoObject to ensure that all related objects are present and correctly configured.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoObjects and Business Objects.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects and Business Objects, including their creation and management.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any troubleshooting steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.