How To Fix RSO_RES_IOBJ018 - Internal error: routine could not be copied to active version

RSO_RES_IOBJ018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_RES_IOBJ - InfoObject Resource

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Internal error: routine could not be copied to active version

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RSO_RES_IOBJ018 - Details

• The SAP error message RSO_RES_IOBJ018 indicates an internal error where a routine could not be copied to the active version. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when dealing with InfoObjects, especially during the activation or transport of objects.
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data or metadata of the InfoObject that is being activated.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another, there might be issues with the transport request.
  Version Conflicts: There could be conflicts between different versions of the InfoObject, especially if multiple developers are working on the same object.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs or issues in the SAP system that are causing the error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Inconsistencies:
  
  Use transaction RSA1 to check the InfoObject and ensure that there are no inconsistencies. You can also use the Check function to validate the object.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the InfoObject:
  
  Try to deactivate and then reactivate