How To Fix RSOS008 - Search attributes not retrieved for object type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOS - Message class for BI Metadata Search with TREX

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Search attributes not retrieved for object type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOS008 - Search attributes not retrieved for object type &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSOS008 indicates that the search attributes for a specific object type (denoted by &1) could not be retrieved. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the metadata or configuration related to the object type in question.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Metadata: The object type may not have the necessary metadata defined in the system, which can prevent the retrieval of search attributes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the required authorizations to access the metadata for the specified object type.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP BW system that prevent the proper retrieval of search attributes.
  Transport Issues: If the object type was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing or incomplete data.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues that are preventing the retrieval of the required information.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Metadata: Verify that the metadata for the object type is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant InfoObject or DataSource in the SAP BW system.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the object type and its metadata.
  Reconfigure Object Type: If there are configuration issues, consider reconfiguring the object type or re-activating it in the SAP BW system.
  Transport Validation: If the object type was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport.
  Database Check: Perform a database consistency check to ensure that there are no underlying issues affecting the retrieval of metadata.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the configuration of InfoObjects and DataSources.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs and traces (e.g., ST22 for dumps, SM21 for system logs) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.