How To Fix RSO299 - Technical name '&1' for object of type &2 '&3' is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO - BW Repository

• Message number: 299

• Message text: Technical name '&1' for object of type &2 '&3' is invalid

What causes this issue?

An object was found whose technical name includes invalid characters. An
example of an invalid character would be a period (.). Underscores (_)
are permitted.

System Response

If the system uses the object, problems with the further processing can
occur.

How to fix this error?

Use the technical name that has no special characters other than the
underscore (_).

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO299 - Technical name '&1' for object of type &2 '&3' is invalid ?

  The SAP error message RSO299 indicates that there is an issue with a specific object in the SAP system, typically related to the Business Warehouse (BW) or Business Intelligence (BI) environment. The message format is as follows:
  RSO299 Technical name '&1' for object of type &2 '&3' is invalid
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Object Deletion: The object (e.g., InfoObject, InfoProvider, Query, etc.) referenced by the technical name has been deleted or does not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: The object may not have been transported correctly from the development environment to the production environment.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object.
  Incorrect Naming: There may be a typo or incorrect naming convention used when referencing the object.
  Inactive Objects: The object might be inactive or not properly activated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSO299 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Existence:
  
  Verify that the object with the specified technical name exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for InfoObjects, RSRT for Queries) and searching for the object.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the object was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that the object was included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object. You can check this in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Correct Naming:
  
  Double-check the technical name for any typos or incorrect naming conventions. Ensure that it matches the expected format.
  
  
  
  Activate Objects:
  
  If the object is inactive, activate it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., RSA1 for InfoObjects).
  
  
  
  Recreate the Object:
  
  If the object is missing and cannot be found, you may need to recreate it based on the specifications.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Sometimes, objects depend on other objects. Ensure that all related objects are also valid and active.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSRT (Query Monitor), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) for checking object definitions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for specific notes that may address this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for BW/BI to understand the structure and dependencies of objects within the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSO299 error message in your SAP environment.