How To Fix RSL_UI239 - Column &1 must be of type InfoObject (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSL_UI -

• Message number: 239

• Message text: Column &1 must be of type InfoObject (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSL_UI239 - Column &1 must be of type InfoObject (&2) ?

  The SAP error message RSL_UI239, which states "Column &1 must be of type InfoObject (&2)," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is a mismatch in the data types of the columns being used in a query or report.
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The error indicates that the column specified (represented by &1) is expected to be of a certain type (InfoObject) but is not. This can happen if:
  
  The column is incorrectly defined in the query or report.
  The InfoObject has been changed or deleted, leading to inconsistencies.
  The data source or InfoProvider being used does not match the expected structure.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Query Design: If the query is designed to pull data from a specific InfoObject but the underlying data structure has changed, this error can occur.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) and the InfoObjects were not properly transported or activated, this can lead to such errors.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Query Definition: Review the query definition in the Query Designer. Ensure that the columns are correctly defined and that they correspond to the correct InfoObjects.
  
  
  Validate InfoObjects: Go to the InfoObject maintenance and check if the InfoObject exists and is active. If it has been changed, ensure that the query is updated accordingly.
  
  
  Rebuild the Query: If the query is complex, consider rebuilding it from scratch to ensure that all components are correctly aligned with the current InfoObjects.
  
  
  Check Data Source: Ensure that the data source or InfoProvider being used in the query is correctly set up and that it contains the expected InfoObjects.
  
  
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were transported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific InfoObject or query to see if there are known issues or additional steps required.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific InfoObject or error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and InfoProviders.
  Query Designer: Use the Query Designer to analyze and modify the query structure.
  Data Modeling: Ensure that the data model is correctly defined and that all InfoObjects are properly linked.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.