How To Fix RSO662 - Dependent objects that need to be released:

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO - BW Repository

• Message number: 662

• Message text: Dependent objects that need to be released:

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO662 - Dependent objects that need to be released: ?

  The SAP error message RSO662 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to activate or transport objects that have dependencies on other objects that have not been released or activated yet. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are working with InfoObjects, DataSources, InfoProviders, or other BW objects.
  Cause:
  The error message RSO662 indicates that there are dependent objects that need to be released before you can proceed with the activation or transport of the main object. This usually means that:
  
  Dependent Objects Not Activated: There are objects that your current object relies on that have not been activated.
  Transport Requests: If you are trying to transport objects, there may be other objects in the transport request that need to be released first.
  Versioning Issues: Sometimes, the version of the dependent objects may not be compatible with the version of the object you are trying to activate.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSO662 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependent Objects:
  
  Check the details of the error message to identify which dependent objects are causing the issue. This can often be found in the activation log or transport log.
  
  
  
  Activate Dependent Objects:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench) and manually activate the dependent objects that are listed in the error message.
  
  
  
  Release Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working with transport requests, ensure that all dependent objects are included in the transport request and that they are released. You can do this in transaction SE09 or SE10.
  
  
  
  Check Object Versions:
  
  Ensure that the versions of the dependent objects are compatible with the object you are trying to activate. If necessary, adjust the versions accordingly.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt Activation:
  
  After activating or releasing the dependent objects, try to activate or transport your original object again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), SE09/SE10 (Transport Organizer), and SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on object dependencies in BW to better understand how to manage and activate objects effectively.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or BW support team for further assistance, as they may have additional tools or insights to help resolve the problem.