How To Fix RSO_RES_ADSO018 - InfoObject '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_RES_ADSO - Datastore Object

• Message number: 018

• Message text: InfoObject '&1' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO_RES_ADSO018 - InfoObject '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSO_RES_ADSO018 indicates that the InfoObject specified (represented by &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when working with Advanced DataStore Objects (ADSO) or when trying to access InfoObjects that are not defined or have been deleted.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent InfoObject: The InfoObject you are trying to reference has not been created or has been deleted from the system.
  Incorrect Naming: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the reference to the InfoObject.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Activation Issues: The InfoObject may not be activated, which can lead to it being unavailable for use.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the InfoObject.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Existence: Verify that the InfoObject exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the InfoObject catalog in the SAP BW system.
  
  Use transaction code RSA1 to access the Data Warehousing Workbench and check under the InfoObjects section.
  
  
  
  Correct Naming: Ensure that the name of the InfoObject is spelled correctly in your query or data flow. Check for any typos or case sensitivity issues.
  
  
  Recreate or Restore: If the InfoObject has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a transport request if it was recently moved from another system.
  
  
  Activation: If the InfoObject exists but is not activated, activate it using the Data Warehousing Workbench. Right-click on the InfoObject and select the activation option.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoObject. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust authorizations.
  
  
  Transport Check: If the InfoObject was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was included and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on InfoObjects and ADSOs.
  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 the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.