How To Fix DSENG032 - Selection method &1 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DSENG - Messages for Linking Search Machines to F4

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Selection method &1 is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DSENG032 - Selection method &1 is not active ?

  The SAP error message DSENG032 indicates that a selection method specified in your data selection process is not active. This typically occurs in the context of Data Warehousing or when working with DataSources in SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Selection Method: The selection method you are trying to use has not been activated in the system. This can happen if the method was recently created or modified and has not been activated yet.
  Transport Issues: If the selection method was transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues or inconsistencies in the DataSource or InfoSource settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Selection Method:
  
  Go to the transaction code RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the relevant DataSource or InfoSource where the selection method is defined.
  Check the selection methods available and ensure that the one you are trying to use is activated. If it is not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the selection method was transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that all necessary objects are active in the target system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Double-check the configuration settings for the DataSource or InfoSource to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Look for any dependencies or prerequisites that may need to be fulfilled for the selection method to be active.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific DataSource or InfoSource for any additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to activate selection methods and make changes in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check the structure of the selection method)
  SE80: Object Navigator (to view and manage objects)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to selection methods and their activation.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DSENG032 error and activate the necessary selection method in your SAP system.