How To Fix RSDHA182 - Subcategory '&1' of object type '&2' is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDHA - HANA Analysis in BW

• Message number: 182

• Message text: Subcategory '&1' of object type '&2' is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDHA182 - Subcategory '&1' of object type '&2' is invalid ?

  The SAP error message RSDHA182 indicates that there is an issue with a subcategory of an object type in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. This error typically arises when the system cannot find or recognize the specified subcategory for a given object type, which can occur during various operations such as data modeling, reporting, or when working with InfoObjects.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Subcategory: The specified subcategory does not exist or is not defined correctly in the system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the subcategory name or object type.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for the object type or subcategory may not have been set up in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from another system, the transport might not have included all necessary components.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Subcategory and Object Type:
  
  Verify that the subcategory and object type specified in the error message are correct.
  Ensure that the subcategory exists in the system and is properly defined.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check for any spelling mistakes in the subcategory or object type.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP BW system and ensure that the subcategory is correctly configured for the object type.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the object was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary components were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the object type and subcategory in question.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. SAP Notes often provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP BW Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the SAP BW documentation for details on object types and subcategories.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to navigate and check configurations.
  Error Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for additional context or related errors that might help diagnose the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSDHA182 error in your SAP BW system.