How To Fix RSO271 - Target object '&1' (type '&2') of an association is not available

RSO271 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO - BW Repository

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Target object '&1' (type '&2') of an association is not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO271 - Target object '&1' (type '&2') of an association is not available ?

  The SAP error message RSO271 indicates that there is an issue with a target object in an association that is not available. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or queries.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing or Deleted Object: The target object (e.g., InfoObject, InfoProvider) referenced in the association may have been deleted or is not available in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Association Definition: The association may be incorrectly defined, pointing to an object that does not exist or is not active.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing dependencies.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the target object.
  
  
  Inactive Objects: The target object may exist but is currently inactive or not