How To Fix DS578 - Class & contains inactive sources. Unable to analyze texts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DS - Messages for Editing Text Elements in ABAP Programs

• Message number: 578

• Message text: Class & contains inactive sources. Unable to analyze texts

What causes this issue?

Either the class or objects within it are inactive.
You can only compare the text pool of an active object.

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?

Activate the class.
Activate all inactive methods that belong to the class.
Restart the text pool comparison.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS578 - Class & contains inactive sources. Unable to analyze texts ?

  The SAP error message DS578 indicates that there are inactive sources in the specified class, which prevents the system from analyzing texts. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Data Services or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to perform text analysis or data processing.
  Cause:
  
  
  Inactive Sources: The error specifically points to the presence of inactive data sources in the class you are trying to analyze. This could be due to:
  
  Data sources that have been deactivated or not properly configured.
  Changes in the data model that have not been reflected in the source definitions.
  Missing or incorrect mappings in the data flow.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the text analysis settings or the data source itself.
  
  
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as renaming or deleting fields, it could lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Inactive Sources: 
  
  Go to the Data Services or BW modeling environment and check the class mentioned in the error message.
  Identify the inactive sources and activate them. This can usually be done by right-clicking on the source and selecting the option to activate.
  
  
  
  Check Data Source Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all data sources are correctly configured and mapped.
  Verify that the data source definitions are up to date and reflect any recent changes in the data model.
  
  
  
  Review Text Analysis Settings:
  
  Check the settings for text analysis to ensure they are correctly configured.
  Make sure that the necessary components for text analysis are installed and activated.
  
  
  
  Rebuild or Refresh the Data Model:
  
  If there have been significant changes to the data model, consider rebuilding or refreshing the data model to ensure all components are synchronized.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Logs and Traces: Review logs and traces for more detailed error messages that could provide additional context for troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DS578 error and successfully analyze the texts in your SAP environment.