How To Fix RSISW157 - Data object &1: specify data object specification

RSISW157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSISW - Intelligent Services

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Data object &1: specify data object specification

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSISW157 - Data object &1: specify data object specification ?

  The SAP error message RSISW157 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the specification of a data object, such as an InfoObject, InfoProvider, or DataSource. This error indicates that the system requires a more detailed specification for the data object in question.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The data object may not be fully configured or defined in the system.
  Missing Attributes: Required attributes or properties of the data object may not have been specified.
  Incorrect Object Type: The system may be expecting a different type of data object than what has been provided.
  Transport Issues: If the data object was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSISW157 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Object Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for InfoObjects, RSO2 for DataSources) and verify that the