How To Fix RS_SMA106 - The Split Merge Rule &1 does not exist

RS_SMA106 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_SMA -

• Message number: 106

• Message text: The Split Merge Rule &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_SMA106 - The Split Merge Rule &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RS_SMA106 indicates that a specific Split Merge Rule, identified by the placeholder "&1", does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when working with data flows, transformations, or data modeling.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Rule Definition: The Split Merge Rule that is being referenced in a process or transformation does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The rule was never created.
  The rule was deleted or not transported correctly from a development environment to production.
  A typo or incorrect reference in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration or settings in the data flow or transformation might be pointing to a non-existent rule.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Rule Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench) and check if the Split Merge Rule exists.
  Navigate to the area where Split Merge Rules are defined and verify if the rule