How To Fix RSO009 - InfoObject &1: InfoObject &2 is included again as navigation attribute

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO - BW Repository

• Message number: 009

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

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you do not want the InfoObject &V2& to be adopted as the navigation
attribute &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 RSO009 - InfoObject &1: InfoObject &2 is included again as navigation attribute ?

  The SAP error message RSO009 indicates that there is a problem with the definition of an InfoObject in your SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. Specifically, it occurs when an InfoObject is included as a navigation attribute of another InfoObject, but it is also being used as a characteristic in the same InfoObject. This can lead to circular references or redundancy in the data model.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  An InfoObject (let's call it InfoObject A) is defined with another InfoObject (InfoObject B) as a navigation attribute.
  InfoObject B is also defined as a characteristic of InfoObject A.
  
  This situation creates a conflict because it can lead to ambiguity in how data is processed and displayed in reports.
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSO009 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review InfoObject Definitions:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and check the definitions of the involved InfoObjects.
  Identify where InfoObject B is being used both as a navigation attribute and as a characteristic in InfoObject A.
  
  
  
  Modify the InfoObject:
  
  Decide whether InfoObject B should be a navigation attribute or a characteristic in InfoObject A, but not both.
  If InfoObject B is not needed as a characteristic, you can remove it from the characteristic list of InfoObject A.
  If it is necessary for InfoObject B to be a characteristic, then remove it from the navigation attributes of InfoObject A.
  
  
  
  Activate Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, activate the InfoObjects to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Run a test query or report that uses the modified InfoObject to ensure that the error is resolved and that the data behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  InfoObjects: These are the building blocks of the SAP BW data model, representing characteristics (dimensions) and key figures (measures).
  Navigation Attributes: These are attributes that provide additional context to a characteristic but are not used as primary keys in the data model.
  Data Modeling Best Practices: It's essential to follow best practices in data modeling to avoid circular references and ensure clarity in data relationships.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider consulting SAP documentation or reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.