How To Fix R7I421 - InfoCube &1 has type "direct update". No update rules.

R7I421 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7I - InfoProvider

• Message number: 421

• Message text: InfoCube &1 has type "direct update". No update rules.

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R7I421 - Details

• The SAP error message R7I421 indicates that there is an issue with an InfoCube that is set up for direct update but does not have any update rules defined. This can occur in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to load data into an InfoCube that is configured to accept data through direct update but lacks the necessary update rules to facilitate this process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Direct Update Configuration: The InfoCube is configured for direct update, which means it is expected to receive data directly from a source (like a DSO or a flat file) without going through a transformation process.
  Missing Update Rules: There are no update rules defined for the InfoCube, which are necessary to specify how data should be transferred from the source to the InfoCube.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the InfoCube has the appropriate update rules defined. Here are the steps