How To Fix RSO502 - Business Content component changed from &1 to &2 (obsolete)

RSO502 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO - BW Repository

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Business Content component changed from &1 to &2 (obsolete)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO502 - Business Content component changed from &1 to &2 (obsolete) ?

  The SAP error message RSO502 indicates that a Business Content component has been changed from one version to another, and the previous version is now considered obsolete. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there are updates or changes to the data models, InfoObjects, or other components that are part of the Business Content.
  
  Cause:
  
  Version Change: The Business Content component (like InfoObjects, InfoCubes, DataSources, etc.) has been updated or replaced in a newer version of SAP BW/BI.
  Obsolescence: The previous version of the component is no longer supported or recommended for use, leading to the error message indicating that it is obsolete.
  Transport Issues: If you have transported objects from one system to another, it may lead to inconsistencies if the target system does not have the same version of the Business Content.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Update the Component: 
  
  Check the SAP notes or documentation for the