How To Fix RSO_RES_IOBJ013 - Cannot delete InfoObject &1 because it has not been checked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_RES_IOBJ - InfoObject Resource

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Cannot delete InfoObject &1 because it has not been checked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO_RES_IOBJ013 - Cannot delete InfoObject &1 because it has not been checked ?

  The SAP error message RSO_RES_IOBJ013 indicates that you are trying to delete an InfoObject (like a characteristic or key figure) that has not been checked in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you attempt to delete an InfoObject that is still in a state that requires it to be checked or activated.
  Cause:
  
  Not Checked: The InfoObject you are trying to delete has not been checked or activated in the development environment. In SAP BW, objects must be checked and activated before they can be deleted.
  Transport Request: The InfoObject may be part of a transport request that has not been released or is still in a pending state.
  Dependencies: The InfoObject may have dependencies or references in other objects (like InfoProviders, queries, etc.) that prevent it from being deleted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Status:
  
  Go to the InfoObject in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  Check if the InfoObject is in a "Not Checked" state. If it is, you need to check it.
  
  
  
  Check and Activate:
  
  Right-click on the InfoObject and select "Check" to validate it.
  After checking, activate the InfoObject. This can usually be done by right-clicking and selecting "Activate".
  
  
  
  Release Transport Request:
  
  If the InfoObject is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport request is released. You can do this in transaction SE09 or SE10.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies:
  
  If the InfoObject has dependencies, you may need to remove or adjust those dependencies before you can delete it. Check for any queries, InfoProviders, or other objects that reference the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Delete the InfoObject:
  
  Once the InfoObject is checked and activated, you should be able to delete it without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on InfoObjects and their lifecycle management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to InfoObject deletion.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or BW administrator for further assistance.