How To Fix RSB4HANA045 - InfoObject catalogs are still in use

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSB4HANA - B4HANA

• Message number: 045

• Message text: InfoObject catalogs are still in use

What causes this issue?

InfoObject catalogs are still enabled in the system. Before you can
switch to B4H mode<(>,<)> you have to disable the usage of InfoObject
catalogs and migrate all InfoObjects from being structured using
InfoObject catalogs to being structured using InfoAreas.

System Response

B4H mode cannot be set.

How to fix this error?

Before setting B4H mode<(>,<)> run report RSDG_IOBJ_IOBC_MIGRATE_TO_AREA
to move all InfoObjects from InfoObject Catalogs to InfoAreas and to
disable the usage of InfoObject catalogs.

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 RSB4HANA045 - InfoObject catalogs are still in use ?

  The SAP error message RSB4HANA045 indicates that InfoObject catalogs are still in use, which typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify InfoObjects or InfoObject catalogs that are currently being referenced or utilized in various objects within the SAP system, such as queries, reports, or other data models.
  Cause:
  
  Active Dependencies: The InfoObject catalogs are still linked to active queries, reports, or other objects in the system.
  Data Model Usage: The catalogs may be used in data models, such as CompositeProviders or Calculation Views, which prevents their deletion.
  Transport Requests: If the InfoObject catalogs are part of a transport request that is still active or not fully processed, this can also lead to the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSB4HANA045 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction codes like RSO2 (for InfoObject Catalogs) or RSO1 (for InfoObjects) to check where the catalogs are being used.
  You can also use the RSRVARIANT transaction to check for any variants that might be using the InfoObject catalogs.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies:
  
  If you find any queries, reports, or other objects that are using the InfoObject catalogs, you will need to either delete or modify those objects to remove the dependency.
  Ensure that any data models or CompositeProviders that reference the InfoObject catalogs are also updated or deleted.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the InfoObject catalogs are part of a transport request, ensure that the transport is released and not in a state that would prevent changes.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt Deletion:
  
  Once all dependencies have been resolved, you can attempt to delete or modify the InfoObject catalogs again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to InfoObject catalogs for any specific guidelines or additional steps that may be necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSO2 (InfoObject Catalogs), and RSO1 (InfoObjects).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to RSB4HANA045 for updates or patches that may address specific issues.
  System Logs: Review system logs for additional context or related error messages that may provide further insight into the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSB4HANA045 error and successfully manage your InfoObject catalogs.