How To Fix RSO003 - InfoObject &1: SAP version is protected - you cannot change object

RSO003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO - BW Repository

• Message number: 003

• Message text: InfoObject &1: SAP version is protected - you cannot change object

What causes this issue?

The SAP version that you are applying is a protected InfoObject.

System Response

After the version is applied, no more manual changes to this object are
allowed.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RSO003 - Details

• The SAP error message RSO003 indicates that you are trying to change an InfoObject that is in a protected state. This typically occurs when the InfoObject is part of a version that is locked for changes, often due to it being in use in production or because it has been released for use in a specific context (like a transport request).
  
  Cause:
  
  Protected Version: The InfoObject is in a version that is marked as "protected," meaning it cannot be modified.
  Transport Request: The InfoObject may be included in a transport request that has been released, preventing further changes.
  Development Environment: You might be trying to make changes in a system that is not the development environment (e.g., production or quality assurance).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Version Status: Verify the status of the InfoObject in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1). If it is in a protected version, you will need to either unprotect it or create a new