How To Fix R8477 - The InfoObject & does not exist in this OLTP

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 477

• Message text: The InfoObject & does not exist in this OLTP

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8477 - The InfoObject & does not exist in this OLTP ?

  The SAP error message R8477 indicates that a specific InfoObject does not exist in the Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to extract data from an OLTP system, such as SAP ERP, and the specified InfoObject is not found.
  Cause:
  
  Missing InfoObject: The InfoObject you are trying to access may not be defined in the OLTP system. This could happen if the InfoObject was created in the BW system but not replicated to the OLTP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the InfoObject is not properly mapped or linked to the corresponding data source in the OLTP system.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was recently created or modified, it may not have been transported correctly to the OLTP system.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which you are trying to extract data may not be set up correctly or may not include the InfoObject in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check InfoObject Existence: Verify that the InfoObject exists in the OLTP system. You can do this by checking the relevant tables or using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE84 (Repository Information System).
  Replicate InfoObject: If the InfoObject is missing, you may need to replicate it from the BW system to the OLTP system. This can be done using transaction RSA1 in the BW system, where you can manage the data sources and InfoObjects.
  Review Data Source Configuration: Ensure that the data source is correctly configured to include the InfoObject. Check the settings in the BW system and ensure that the data source is active and properly mapped.
  Transport Requests: If the InfoObject was recently created or modified, ensure that the transport requests have been properly released and imported into the OLTP system.
  Check Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoObject in the OLTP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE84 (Repository Information System) for checking InfoObjects and data sources.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions for specific scenarios.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on InfoObjects and data extraction processes to ensure that you are following best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the R8477 error and implement a solution to resolve it.