How To Fix R7808 - Update rules from InfoSource &2 for InfoProvider &1 are set to "inactive"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 808

• Message text: Update rules from InfoSource &2 for InfoProvider &1 are set to "inactive"

What causes this issue?

The structure of InfoProvider &V1& has changed (for example, InfoObjects
have been removed or added).

System Response

The update rules of InfoSource &V2& for InfoProvider &V1& were set to
"inactive". These are the update rules of the ID &V3&.

How to fix this error?

Check the update rules, adjust them to the new structure of the data
target &V1& and activate them.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7808 - Update rules from InfoSource &2 for InfoProvider &1 are set to "inactive" ?

  The SAP error message R7808 indicates that the update rules for a specific InfoSource and InfoProvider are set to "inactive." This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there are issues with the data flow from the source to the target InfoProvider.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Update Rules: The most direct cause of this error is that the update rules for the specified InfoSource and InfoProvider have been manually set to inactive. This can happen during maintenance or configuration changes.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as modifications to the InfoSource or InfoProvider, can lead to update rules being deactivated.
  Transport Issues: If the update rules were transported from one system to another, they might not have been activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, lack of proper authorizations can prevent the activation of update rules.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Update Rules:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Navigate to the InfoSource and InfoProvider in question.
  Check the update rules and activate them if they are inactive.
  You can do this by right-clicking on the update rule and selecting "Activate."
  
  
  
  Check for Changes:
  
  Review any recent changes made to the InfoSource or InfoProvider that might have led to the update rules being deactivated.
  If changes were made, ensure that all necessary components are properly configured and activated.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that the transport was successful and that all objects were correctly imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to activate update rules. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Recreate Update Rules:
  
  If the update rules cannot be activated due to corruption or other issues, consider recreating them.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSC1: InfoSource Maintenance
  RSC2: Update Rules Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing update rules and InfoProviders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to update rules and InfoProviders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R7808 error and reactivate the necessary update rules for your InfoSource and InfoProvider.