How To Fix RSOXML218 - SAP object &1 (&2) cannot be imported

RSOXML218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOXML - BW Metadata Repository: XML Import/Export

• Message number: 218

• Message text: SAP object &1 (&2) cannot be imported

What causes this issue?

You attempted to import SAP object &v1& of type &V2& into the system usi
ng the XMI interface. You are not allowed to import SAP objects.

System Response

The object is ignored during the import.
Note: It can be that the import is incomplete when the required SAP obje
cts are still not active in the system.

How to fix this error?

Transfer the specified objects from Business Content. Only import the m
etadata afterwards.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOXML218 - SAP object &1 (&2) cannot be imported ?

  The SAP error message RSOXML218 indicates that there is an issue with importing a specific SAP object, which is identified by the placeholders &1 (the object type) and &2 (the object name). This error typically occurs during the import of objects from one SAP system to another, often when using transport requests or during system upgrades.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Dependencies: The object you are trying to import may have dependencies on other objects that are not present in the target system.
  Inconsistent Object Versions: The version of the object in the source system may not be compatible with the version in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user performing the import may not have the necessary authorizations to import the specified object.
  Transport Request Issues: The transport request may be incomplete or corrupted.
  Object Locking: The object may be locked in the target system, preventing the import.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Dependencies: Ensure that all dependent objects are present in the