How To Fix RSSM_TT016 - Attribute InfoObject &1 is not active or not useable; check and activate

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSSM_TT - Transfer Tool

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Attribute InfoObject &1 is not active or not useable; check and activate

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSSM_TT016 - Attribute InfoObject &1 is not active or not useable; check and activate ?

  The SAP error message RSSM_TT016 indicates that an Attribute InfoObject is either not active or not usable in the context of your query or report. This typically occurs in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to use an InfoObject that has not been properly activated or is in a state that prevents it from being used.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive InfoObject: The Attribute InfoObject you are trying to use has not been activated in the InfoObject Catalog.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Data Model Changes: Changes made to the data model (like changes in attributes or hierarchies) may have rendered the InfoObject unusable.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoObject.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the InfoObject:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (transaction code RSA1).
  Navigate to the "InfoObjects" section.
  Find the specific Attribute InfoObject (using the name provided in the error message).
  Check its status and activate it if it is inactive.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the InfoObject was transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that the InfoObject is active in the target system.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model:
  
  Check if there have been any recent changes to the data model that might affect the InfoObject.
  Ensure that all dependencies and related objects are also active.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoObject.
  You can check this in the user roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Aggregates:
  
  If the InfoObject is part of an aggregate, consider rebuilding the aggregates to ensure that they are up to date.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in the Data Load:
  
  If the InfoObject is part of a data load process, check for any errors in the data load that might have affected its usability.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSPC: Process Chain Maintenance (to check if the InfoObject is part of any process chains)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on InfoObjects and their activation processes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to the InfoObject or the error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSSM_TT016 error and ensure that the Attribute InfoObject is active and usable in your SAP BW environment.