How To Fix RSODP056 - Cannot derive InfoObject name for field &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSODP - Operational Data Provider: Messages

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Cannot derive InfoObject name for field &1

What causes this issue?

The InfoObject name for field &V1& should be derived from associations.
The name derived from the ODP &V2& is different to the name derived from
the ODP &V3&. In the ODPs named above, the corresponding fields have
different InfoObject names, because they are derived from different ODP
views or from a local definition.

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?

Modify the modeling so that the same name can be derived from the ODPs
&V2& and &V3& or define the name for the field &V1& locally.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSODP056 - Cannot derive InfoObject name for field &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSODP056, which states "Cannot derive InfoObject name for field &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when there is an issue with the data model or the extraction process. This error indicates that the system is unable to map a field in the data source to a corresponding InfoObject in the InfoProvider.
  Causes:
  
  Missing InfoObject: The InfoObject that corresponds to the field in the data source may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Field Mapping: There may be an issue with the mapping of fields in the data source to InfoObjects in the InfoProvider.
  DataSource Configuration: The DataSource may not be properly configured, leading to issues in field recognition.
  Field Name Changes: If the field names in the source system have changed and the DataSource has not been updated accordingly, this error can occur.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObjects were transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check InfoObjects: Verify that the InfoObject corresponding to the field exists in the system. If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  Review DataSource Configuration: Go to the DataSource in the SAP BW system and check the field mappings. Ensure that all fields are correctly mapped to their corresponding InfoObjects.
  Update DataSource: If there have been changes in the source system, update the DataSource in SAP BW to reflect these changes. You can do this by using the DataSource maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1).
  Check Field Names: Ensure that the field names in the source system match those defined in the DataSource. If there are discrepancies, update the DataSource or the source system accordingly.
  Transport Consistency: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Re-activate InfoProvider: Sometimes, reactivating the InfoProvider can resolve mapping issues. You can do this in the InfoProvider maintenance area.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage DataSources and InfoProviders.
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for best practices on DataSource and InfoObject management.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the data load process to identify where the mapping fails.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RSODP056 error in your SAP BW environment.