How To Fix R7I154 - Do not select free and locked InfoObjects together

R7I154 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7I - InfoProvider

• Message number: 154

• Message text: Do not select free and locked InfoObjects together

What causes this issue?

You have selected both free InfoObjects and locked InfoObjects
(InfoObjects that exist in the active version of the object).

System Response

The system response is different for InfoObjects with these different
statuses. For example, locked InfoObjects can only be moved within the
same dimension, whereas free InfoObjects can also be copied to other
dimensions.

How to fix this error?

Select either free InfoObjects or locked InfoObjects (but not both
together) in a single processing step.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7I154 - Do not select free and locked InfoObjects together ?

  The SAP error message R7I154, "Do not select free and locked InfoObjects together," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to perform an operation that involves InfoObjects (such as characteristics or key figures) that have different statuses regarding their lock state.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to select both free InfoObjects (those that can be modified and are not locked) and locked InfoObjects (those that are locked for changes) in the same operation. This situation is not allowed because it can lead to inconsistencies in data modeling and reporting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that you are not mixing free and locked InfoObjects in your selection. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify Locked InfoObjects: Check which InfoObjects are locked. You can do this by navigating to the InfoObject maintenance area in the SAP BW system.
  
  
  Modify Selection: Adjust your selection criteria to