How To Fix RSO008 - InfoObject &1: InfoObject &2 is included again as attribute

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO - BW Repository

• Message number: 008

• Message text: InfoObject &1: InfoObject &2 is included again as attribute

What causes this issue?

The SAP version of InfoObject &V1& has the attribute &V2&. In your
revised customer version InfoObject &V2& is, however, not an attribute
of InfoObject &V1&.

System Response

InfoObject &V2& is adopted as an attribute of &V1& when matching.

How to fix this error?

If you do not want the InfoObject &V2& to be adopted as an attribute of
&V1&, then transfer InfoObject &V1& from the SAP version instead of
matching it with the SAP version.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO008 - InfoObject &1: InfoObject &2 is included again as attribute ?

  The SAP error message RSO008 indicates that there is a problem with the definition of an InfoObject in the context of its attributes. Specifically, it means that an InfoObject (let's call it InfoObject &1) has been defined in such a way that it includes another InfoObject (InfoObject &2) as an attribute, but InfoObject &2 is also included again in the definition of InfoObject &1. This creates a circular reference or redundancy that is not allowed in the data model.
  Cause:
  
  Redundant Attribute Definition: The primary cause of this error is that the InfoObject is defined with an attribute that is already part of its own structure. This can happen if the InfoObject is incorrectly modeled or if there are changes made to the InfoObject's attributes without proper adjustments to its structure.
  Modeling Error: It may also arise from a misunderstanding of how attributes should be assigned to InfoObjects, leading to incorrect configurations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSO008 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1 or RSD1).
  Look for InfoObject &1 and check its attributes.
  Identify if InfoObject &2 is listed as an attribute of InfoObject &1.
  
  
  
  Remove Redundant Attribute:
  
  If you find that InfoObject &2 is indeed included as an attribute of InfoObject &1, you need to remove it from the attribute list of InfoObject &1.
  Ensure that the attribute structure is correctly defined without circular references.
  
  
  
  Re-validate the InfoObject:
  
  After making changes, validate the InfoObject to ensure that there are no further issues.
  Activate the InfoObject if necessary.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the adjustments, test the InfoObject in the relevant queries or reports to ensure that it functions as expected without errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  InfoObjects: In SAP BW, InfoObjects are the building blocks of the data model. They can be characteristics (dimensions) or key figures (measures).
  Attributes: Attributes are additional fields that provide more information about a characteristic. They should not create circular dependencies.
  Data Modeling Best Practices: When designing InfoObjects, it is essential to follow best practices to avoid redundancy and ensure a clear and efficient data model.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider consulting SAP documentation or reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.