How To Fix RSQBW042 - The InfoObject &1 does not exist in version &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSQBW -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: The InfoObject &1 does not exist in version &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSQBW042 - The InfoObject &1 does not exist in version &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSQBW042 indicates that a specific InfoObject (denoted by &1) does not exist in the specified version (denoted by &2). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an attempt to access or manipulate an InfoObject that is either not defined or not active in the specified version.
  Causes:
  
  InfoObject Not Created: The InfoObject may not have been created in the system.
  Version Mismatch: The version specified may not be the correct one where the InfoObject exists.
  Deactivated InfoObject: The InfoObject might be deactivated or not active in the specified version.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  Incorrect Version Reference: The version reference in the query or report may be incorrect.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Existence:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and verify if the InfoObject exists in the system.
  Ensure that the InfoObject is active and available in the version you are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Verify Version:
  
  Check the version number you are using in your query or report. Make sure it corresponds to the correct version where the InfoObject is defined.
  
  
  
  Activate InfoObject:
  
  If the InfoObject is not active, activate it in the InfoObject maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the InfoObject was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported successfully without errors.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust Query:
  
  If the InfoObject is missing, you may need to recreate it or adjust your query to reference a different InfoObject that exists in the specified version.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific InfoObject and versioning issues for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  Version Management: Understand how version management works in SAP BW, as it can affect the availability of InfoObjects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSQBW042 error and implement a solution to resolve it.