How To Fix RSO_RES_IOBJ006 - InfoObject &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_RES_IOBJ - InfoObject Resource

• Message number: 006

• Message text: InfoObject &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO_RES_IOBJ006 - InfoObject &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message "RSO_RES_IOBJ006: InfoObject &1 already exists" typically occurs when you are trying to create or activate an InfoObject in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system, and the system detects that an InfoObject with the same technical name already exists in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate InfoObject: The most common cause of this error is that you are attempting to create a new InfoObject with a technical name that is already in use by another InfoObject.
  Transport Issues: Sometimes, if you are transporting objects between systems (e.g., from development to production), there may be conflicts if the same InfoObject exists in both systems.
  Inconsistent Metadata: If there are inconsistencies in the metadata or if the InfoObject was not properly deleted, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing InfoObjects:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and check if the InfoObject with the specified name already exists.
  If it does exist, you may need to modify the existing InfoObject instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Rename the New InfoObject:
  
  If you need to create a new InfoObject, consider using a different technical name that does not conflict with existing objects.
  
  
  
  Delete or Archive the Existing InfoObject:
  
  If the existing InfoObject is no longer needed, you can delete it. However, be cautious as this may affect other objects that depend on it.
  If you want to keep the existing InfoObject for historical reasons, consider archiving it instead.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the error occurs during a transport, ensure that the transport request does not contain conflicting objects. You may need to adjust the transport request or resolve conflicts in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check in the BW system to ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the metadata. You can use transaction codes like RSA1 or RS_CHECK to perform these checks.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSCUSTV10: Customizing for BW
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to InfoObjects and metadata issues for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects and their management in BW.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your InfoObjects in SAP BW.