How To Fix RSOBI_MF116 - Search for existing object for source object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOBI_MF - Messages for SOBI Model Factory

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Search for existing object for source object

What causes this issue?

The model transformation attempts to reuse already existing objects. Thi
s is required for an integrated and redundancy-free model.
For the analysis for object reuse, the source object and its properties
are used.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOBI_MF116 - Search for existing object for source object ?

  The SAP error message RSOBI_MF116, which states "Search for existing object for source object," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue related to the data source or the InfoObject being referenced in a query or data flow.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Object: The error often indicates that the system is unable to find an existing object (like an InfoObject, DataSource, or InfoProvider) that is required for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the data flow or the query definition that references an object that does not exist or is not activated.
  Transport Issues: If the object was recently transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify that the object (InfoObject, DataSource, etc.) exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (like RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench) and checking if the object is listed.
  Activate Objects: If the object exists but is not activated, activate it. This can often resolve issues related to missing objects.
  Review Query/Process Chain: If the error occurs in a query or process chain, review the configuration to ensure that all referenced objects are correctly defined and exist in the system.
  Transport Check: If the object was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported successfully and that all dependencies were included.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  Recreate Object: If the object is missing and cannot be found, you may need to recreate it based on the specifications or requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSO2 (DataSource Maintenance), and RSRT (Query Monitor) to troubleshoot and manage objects.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for BW/BI to understand the architecture and dependencies of objects within the system.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP BW team for further assistance.