How To Fix RSSM_TT017 - Text 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: 017

• Message text: Text 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_TT017 - Text InfoObject &1 is not active or not useable; check and activate ?

  The SAP error message RSSM_TT017 indicates that a specific InfoObject (identified by &1) is either not active or not usable in the context of your SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environment. This error typically arises when you are trying to use an InfoObject in a query, report, or data model that has not been properly activated or is in an inconsistent state.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive InfoObject: The InfoObject has not been activated after its creation or modification.
  Transport Issues: The InfoObject may have been transported from another system but not activated in the target system.
  Deletion or Inconsistency: The InfoObject may have been deleted or is in an inconsistent state due to changes in the data model.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the InfoObject from being accessed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the InfoObject:
  
  Go to the SAP BW modeling tools or the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1).
  Navigate to the InfoObject in question.
  Check its status and activate it if it is inactive. You can do this by selecting the InfoObject and choosing the "Activate" option.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletions:
  
  Verify if the InfoObject has been deleted or if there are any inconsistencies. If it has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoObject. Check with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Sometimes, InfoObjects depend on other objects (like DataSources or InfoProviders). Ensure that all related objects are also active and usable.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on activating InfoObjects and troubleshooting common issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the InfoObject or the error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSSM_TT017 error and ensure that the InfoObject is active and usable in your SAP BW environment.