How To Fix RSQBW421 - InfoObject &1(&2) no longer has attribute &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSQBW -

• Message number: 421

• Message text: InfoObject &1(&2) no longer has attribute &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSQBW421 - InfoObject &1(&2) no longer has attribute &3 ?

  The SAP error message RSQBW421 indicates that an InfoObject (characteristic) in your SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system is missing an attribute that is being referenced in a query or report. This can occur for several reasons, such as changes in the data model, deletion of attributes, or changes in the InfoObject definition.
  Cause:
  
  Attribute Deletion: The attribute referenced in the error message has been deleted from the InfoObject.
  InfoObject Changes: The InfoObject itself may have been modified, and the attribute is no longer part of its structure.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model or InfoProvider that uses this InfoObject may lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from one system to another, the transport might not have included all necessary components.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1 or RSD1) and check the definition of the InfoObject mentioned in the error message.
  Verify if the attribute still exists. If it has been deleted, you may need to restore it or update the queries/reports that reference it.
  
  
  
  Update Queries/Reports:
  
  If the attribute is no longer needed, you should update any queries or reports that reference this attribute to remove or replace it with a valid attribute.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Queries:
  
  If the query is based on a BEx query, you may need to rebuild or adjust the query to ensure it does not reference the missing attribute.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary components were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Data Model Review:
  
  Review any changes made to the data model or InfoProviders that might affect the InfoObject and its attributes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the changes made, consult the documentation or change logs to understand what modifications were applied to the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  BW Modeling Tools: Familiarize yourself with BW modeling tools and best practices for managing InfoObjects and attributes.
  Testing: After making changes, test the affected queries and reports to ensure they function correctly without errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSQBW421 error and restore the functionality of your queries and reports in SAP BW.