How To Fix RSDME259 - InfoObject(&1) having reference to another InfoObject(&2) is not allowed

RSDME259 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDME -

• Message number: 259

• Message text: InfoObject(&1) having reference to another InfoObject(&2) is not allowed

What causes this issue?

Master Data update is not allowed for InfoObjects that have reference
to another InfoObject.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Specify the referred InfoObject or choose another InfoObject.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDME259 - InfoObject(&1) having reference to another InfoObject(&2) is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message RSDME259 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of InfoObjects in your SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. Specifically, this error occurs when an InfoObject is referencing another InfoObject in a way that is not permitted. This typically happens in the context of InfoObject attributes or hierarchies.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Reference: The InfoObject you are trying to create or modify has a reference to another InfoObject that is not allowed. This can happen if:
  
  The referenced InfoObject is not compatible (e.g., different data types).
  The reference is circular or creates a dependency that is not valid.
  The InfoObject is not set up correctly in terms of its attributes or hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Hierarchy Issues: If you are trying to create a hierarchy for an InfoObject that references another InfoObject incorrectly, this error can occur.
  
  
  Data Model Conflicts: Conflicts in the data model, such as trying to use a characteristic as both a key figure and