How To Fix DBMAN281 - Active version of InfoCube &1 not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Active version of InfoCube &1 not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN281 - Active version of InfoCube &1 not available ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN281 indicates that the active version of the InfoCube specified is not available. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) and can be related to issues with data loading, InfoCube activation, or data consistency.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive InfoCube: The InfoCube may not be activated or is in an inactive state.
  Data Load Issues: There may have been issues during the data load process, leading to an incomplete or failed activation of the InfoCube.
  Versioning Issues: The system may be trying to access a version of the InfoCube that has been deleted or is not available in the current context.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoCube was transported from one system to another, it may not have been properly activated in the target system.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues that prevent the InfoCube from being accessed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Activation Status:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  Navigate