How To Fix R8423 - The view &1 of DataSource &2 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R8 - Messages from the meta data generation

• Message number: 423

• Message text: The view &1 of DataSource &2 is not active

What causes this issue?

The view that you have assigned to the DataSource, and that you want to
use as an extractor, is inactive. Only active views (or transparent
tables) can be used as extractors.

System Response

The DataSource cannot be saved as it is now.

How to fix this error?

Activate view &V1&, or use another view.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8423 - The view &1 of DataSource &2 is not active ?

  The SAP error message R8423 indicates that a specific view of a DataSource is not active. This can occur in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP ERP systems when trying to extract data from a DataSource that has not been properly activated.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive DataSource: The DataSource itself may not be activated in the system.
  View Not Active: The specific view of the DataSource that you are trying to access is not active.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Changes Not Activated: If changes were made to the DataSource or its views, those changes may not have been activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the DataSource:
  
  Go to the DataSource maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the DataSource in question and check its status.
  If it is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Views:
  
  Ensure that all views associated with the DataSource are active. You can do this by checking the DataSource definition and ensuring that all relevant views are activated.
  
  
  
  Transport Activation:
  
  If the DataSource was transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system. You may need to re-activate it after transport.
  
  
  
  Recheck Changes:
  
  If you made changes to the DataSource, ensure that you have activated those changes. This can usually be done in the same DataSource maintenance area.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Sometimes, other objects or settings may depend on the DataSource. Ensure that all dependencies are also active.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSO2: DataSource Maintenance
  RSO3: DataSource Activation
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on activating DataSources and troubleshooting related issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to DataSource activation or known bugs.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or BW support team for further assistance.