How To Fix RSM1217 - InfoObj. & has no attributes. No need to maintain transfer structure.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM1 - Messages for AWB, Scheduler and Monitor (new)

• Message number: 217

• Message text: InfoObj. & has no attributes. No need to maintain transfer structure.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM1217 - InfoObj. & has no attributes. No need to maintain transfer structure. ?

  The SAP error message RSM1217 indicates that an InfoObject does not have any attributes defined, and therefore, there is no need to maintain a transfer structure for it. This message typically arises in the context of data modeling in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when working with InfoObjects and DataSources.
  Cause:
  
  No Attributes Defined: The InfoObject in question has been created without any attributes. Attributes are additional characteristics that provide more detail about the InfoObject.
  DataSource Configuration: The DataSource associated with the InfoObject may not require a transfer structure because the InfoObject itself does not have attributes to transfer.
  Modeling Error: There may have been an oversight during the modeling process where attributes were expected but not defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Attributes: If the InfoObject is supposed to have attributes, you can go into the InfoObject maintenance and define the necessary attributes. This can be done in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  
  Navigate to the InfoObject in the SAP BW modeling environment.
  Add the required attributes to the InfoObject.
  Save and activate the changes.
  
  
  
  Review DataSource: If the InfoObject is not intended to have attributes, ensure that the DataSource is correctly configured to reflect this. You may not need to take any action if the absence of attributes is intentional.
  
  
  Check Transfer Structure: If you are certain that the InfoObject should not have attributes, you can ignore the message. The system is simply informing you that no transfer structure is needed.
  
  
  Documentation and Training: Ensure that your team is aware of the modeling standards and practices in SAP BW to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  InfoObjects: These are the basic building blocks in SAP BW that represent characteristics (dimensions) and key figures (measures).
  Attributes: Attributes provide additional information about an InfoObject, such as descriptions, hierarchies, or other related data.
  DataSource: This is the source from which data is extracted into the SAP BW system. It can be a flat file, a database table, or an SAP application.
  Transfer Structure: This is a structure that defines how data is transferred from the DataSource to the InfoObject in the BW system.
  
  If you continue to encounter issues or if the InfoObject should have attributes but they are not appearing, consider consulting SAP documentation or reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.