How To Fix RSO656 - Transportable object &1 &2 needs local object &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO - BW Repository

• Message number: 656

• Message text: Transportable object &1 &2 needs local object &3 &4

What causes this issue?

System Response

The transportable object&V1&&V2& would result in an error during import
since the required local object&V3&&V4& cannot exist in the target
system.
The request should not be released.

How to fix this error?

Change the package of object&V3&&V4& and write it in the same request.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO656 - Transportable object &1 &2 needs local object &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message RSO656 indicates that a transportable object (like a query, InfoObject, or other BW objects) requires a local object to function properly. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to transport objects between different systems (like from development to quality assurance or production) and there are dependencies on local objects that are not included in the transport request.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A transportable object (e.g., a query or InfoObject) is dependent on a local object that exists only in the local system and is not included in the transport request.
  The local object may be a variant, a specific setting, or a configuration that is not part of the transportable object.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Local Object: Check the details of the error message to identify the local object that is causing the issue. The message will typically specify the object type and name.
  
  
  Include the Local Object in the Transport: If the local object is necessary for the transportable object to function correctly, you should include it in the transport request. You can do this by:
  
  Manually adding the local object to the transport request.
  Creating a new transport request for the local object if it is not already in a transport.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Review the dependencies of the transportable object to ensure that all required local objects are accounted for. You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to analyze the dependencies.
  
  
  Test in the Target System: After including the necessary local objects in the transport request, transport the request to the target system and test to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  Documentation: Document the dependencies and ensure that future transports consider these local objects to avoid similar issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE09 (Transport Organizer), SE10 (Transport Organizer for Administrators), and RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) for managing transports and analyzing objects.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to the error message RSO656. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  Transport Management: Understanding the transport management system in SAP is crucial for managing dependencies and ensuring that all necessary objects are included in transport requests.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSO656 error and successfully transport your objects.