How To Fix RSQBW409 - Objects '&1' and '&2' are already linked

RSQBW409 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSQBW -

• Message number: 409

• Message text: Objects '&1' and '&2' are already linked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSQBW409 - Objects '&1' and '&2' are already linked ?

  The SAP error message RSQBW409 indicates that there is an issue with the linking of objects in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environment. Specifically, it means that the objects you are trying to link (denoted as '&1' and '&2') are already linked to each other, which is causing a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in scenarios where:
  
  You are attempting to create a new link between two objects (like InfoObjects, DataSources, or InfoProviders) that are already linked.
  There may be an attempt to redefine or modify an existing relationship without first removing the existing link.
  There could be a misunderstanding of the object relationships in the BW model.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSQBW409 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Links: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (like RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench) and check the existing links between the objects. Ensure that you understand how they are currently linked.
  
  
  
  Remove Existing Links:
  
  If you need to redefine the