How To Fix DBMAN449 - Ref-point update (version &2) must be active for InfoCube &1 first

DBMAN449 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 449

• Message text: Ref-point update (version &2) must be active for InfoCube &1 first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN449 - Ref-point update (version &2) must be active for InfoCube &1 first ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN449 indicates that a reference point update for a specific version of an InfoCube must be active before you can perform certain operations on that InfoCube. This error typically arises in the context of data warehousing and reporting in SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform an operation (like loading data or executing a query) on an InfoCube that requires a specific version of the reference point to be active, but it is not. This can happen due to:
  
  The InfoCube version not being activated.
  The InfoCube being in a state that does not allow the operation you are trying to perform.
  A mismatch between the version you are trying to use and the active version in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DBMAN449 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the InfoCube Version:
  
  Go to the InfoCube in the SAP BW system and check the version that is