How To Fix R8037 - InfoObject &1 does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R8 - Messages from the meta data generation

• Message number: 037

• Message text: InfoObject &1 does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8037 - InfoObject &1 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message R8037, which states "InfoObject &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when the system is unable to find a specified InfoObject. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent InfoObject: The InfoObject specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the InfoObject name or it may not have been created yet.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was recently transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), the transport may not have been successful or may not have included the InfoObject.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the InfoObject.
  Data Source Issues: If the InfoObject is part of a data source that is not properly configured or has been deleted, this error can occur.
  Incorrect InfoProvider: The InfoObject may be referenced in an InfoProvider that is not correctly set up or has been deleted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check InfoObject Existence: Verify that the InfoObject exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the InfoObject catalog in the SAP BW system (transaction code RSA1) and searching for the InfoObject.
  Correct Typographical Errors: Ensure that there are no typos in the InfoObject name in the query or report that is generating the error.
  Transport Check: If the InfoObject was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoObject. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Recreate or Restore InfoObject: If the InfoObject has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  Check Data Source Configuration: If the InfoObject is part of a data source, ensure that the data source is correctly configured and active.
  Review InfoProvider Settings: If the InfoObject is part of an InfoProvider, check the settings and ensure that the InfoProvider is active and correctly configured.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check the structure of InfoObjects)
  SE80: Object Navigator (to explore various objects)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects and their management.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.