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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 in a usable state.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSO271 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Availability:
  
  Verify that the target object (as indicated in the error message) exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for InfoObjects) and checking if the object is present.
  
  
  
  Review Association Definition:
  
  Go to the Data Modeler or the relevant area where the association is defined and check the association settings. Ensure that the target object is correctly referenced.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported successfully.
  
  
  
  Activate Objects:
  
  If the target object is inactive, activate it. You can do this in the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for InfoObjects).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the target object. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Association:
  
  If the association is still causing issues, consider deleting and recreating it to ensure that it is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSPC: Process Chain Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on associations and InfoObjects.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSO271 error in your SAP environment.