How To Fix RSCOPA002 - InfoObject &1 already exists with other technical properties.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCOPA - Messages for Metadata Handling

• Message number: 002

• Message text: InfoObject &1 already exists with other technical properties.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCOPA002 - InfoObject &1 already exists with other technical properties. ?

  The SAP error message RSCOPA002 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify an InfoObject (a data structure used in SAP BW) that already exists in the system but has different technical properties than what is being attempted. This can occur during the creation of a new InfoObject or when trying to change the properties of an existing one.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate InfoObject: The InfoObject you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system with the same name but has different technical attributes (like data type, length, or other properties).
  Inconsistent Metadata: There may be inconsistencies in the metadata definitions of the InfoObject, leading to conflicts.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from another system, it might have different properties than expected.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing InfoObjects: 
  
  Use transaction code RSA1 to access the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  Navigate to the InfoObjects section and search for the InfoObject by its name to see its existing properties.
  
  
  
  Compare Properties: 
  
  Compare the properties of the existing InfoObject with the properties you are trying to set. If they differ, you will need to decide whether to modify the existing InfoObject or create a new one with a different name.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing InfoObject: 
  
  If you need to change the existing InfoObject, ensure that the changes are valid and do not conflict with existing data models or queries that depend on it.
  
  
  
  Create a New InfoObject: 
  
  If the existing InfoObject cannot be modified (due to dependencies or other reasons), consider creating a new InfoObject with a different name.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: 
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs and ensure that the InfoObject was transported correctly without conflicts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to InfoObjects and their properties for any specific guidelines or best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSCOPA002 error and successfully manage your InfoObjects in SAP BW.