How To Fix RSO258 - Name of object of type '&1' is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO - BW Repository

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Name of object of type '&1' is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO258 - Name of object of type '&1' is missing ?

  The SAP error message RSO258 indicates that there is a missing name for an object of a specific type in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with objects such as InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or queries.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incomplete Object Definition: The object you are trying to create or modify does not have a name assigned to it.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another, it might not have been properly defined or might be missing some metadata.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or inconsistencies in the metadata repository.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently left the name field blank when creating or modifying an object.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSO258 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction where the object is defined (e.g., RSA1 for InfoObjects, RSRT for queries).
  Ensure that all required fields, especially the name field, are filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the object was transported, check the transport request for any missing components or errors.
  You may need to re-transport the object or manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  System Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the SAP BW system to identify any inconsistencies in the metadata.
  Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Object:
  
  If the object is corrupted or cannot be fixed, consider deleting it and recreating it with the correct parameters.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific object type you are working with for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSRT (Query Monitor), and others related to the specific object type.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message RSO258.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSO258 error in your SAP system.