How To Fix R7B660 - InfoObject &1 is used as an attribute in InfoProvider &2 (IOBJ)

R7B660 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 660

• Message text: InfoObject &1 is used as an attribute in InfoProvider &2 (IOBJ)

What causes this issue?

The master data index of InfoProvider &V2& has to be be rebuilt due to
changes made to &V1&.

System Response

The object status of InfoObject &V2& is set to <ZK>inactive</> upon
activation.

How to fix this error?

When InfoObject &V2& is reactivated, the master data index is rebuilt.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B660 - InfoObject &1 is used as an attribute in InfoProvider &2 (IOBJ) ?

  The SAP error message R7B660 indicates that there is an issue with the use of an InfoObject (characteristic) in an InfoProvider (such as a DataStore Object, InfoCube, or CompositeProvider) where the InfoObject is being used as an attribute. This typically occurs during the modeling or activation of InfoProviders in SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  An InfoObject is defined as an attribute of another InfoObject, but the InfoObject is being used in a context that does not support attributes.
  There may be inconsistencies in the data model, such as trying to use an attribute InfoObject in a way that is not allowed (e.g., in a query or a report).
  The InfoObject might be incorrectly configured or not properly activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the InfoObject Configuration:
  
  Go to the InfoObject in the SAP BW modeling tools and verify its settings. Ensure that it is correctly defined as an