How To Fix RSSDK056 - InfoObject & cannot be used for the extraction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSSDK -

• Message number: 056

• Message text: InfoObject & cannot be used for the extraction

What causes this issue?

The InfoObject used in the InfoSource cannot be used for external
mapping. The InfoObject contains properties that make this type of use
impossible.
This is the case for characteristics when
the characteristic contains a <DS:DE.CONVEXIT>conversion routine</>
(for example, ALPHA)
the charactereristic <DS:DE.RSDCHABASNM>references</> another
characteristic and does not have its own data type defined

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Change the settings for the for the associated characteristic in the
InfoObject maintenance, activate the InfoSource and repeat the
generation process.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSSDK056 - InfoObject & cannot be used for the extraction ?

  The SAP error message RSSDK056 indicates that a specific InfoObject cannot be used for data extraction. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when trying to extract data from a source system or when working with InfoObjects in a data model.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  InfoObject Not Active: The InfoObject may not be active in the system. If it has been created but not activated, it cannot be used for extraction.
  
  
  Data Source Configuration: The InfoObject may not be properly configured in the data source. This could include issues with the data source settings or the InfoObject not being included in the data source.
  
  
  Data Model Issues: If the InfoObject is part of a data model that has not been properly set up or has errors, it may lead to this message.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations