How To Fix RSAU124 - Save the update rules first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAU - Update rules

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Save the update rules first

What causes this issue?

Before you can set a transport entry, you first have to save the update
rules.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAU124 - Save the update rules first ?

  The SAP error message RSAU124 ("Save the update rules first") typically occurs in the context of the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environment when you are trying to activate or transport update rules without having saved them first. This error is a reminder that the update rules must be saved before you can proceed with further actions.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to activate or transport update rules that have not been saved.
  You are in the process of creating or modifying update rules and try to perform an action that requires the rules to be saved first.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSAU124 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Save the Update Rules:
  
  Go back to the update rules screen where you are working.
  Ensure that you have made all necessary changes.
  Click on the "Save" button (usually represented by a disk icon) to save the update rules.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Action:
  
  After saving the update rules, try to activate or transport them again.
  The error should no longer appear if the rules have been saved successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in transactions related to data modeling in SAP BW, such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) or RSAU (Update Rules).
  Update Rules: Update rules define how data is transferred from InfoSources to InfoProviders in SAP BW. They are crucial for data loading processes.
  Transporting Objects: If you are working in a development environment and need to transport objects to a production environment, ensure that all objects, including update rules, are saved and activated before transport.
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always save your changes frequently while working in SAP BW to avoid losing any modifications.
  Before transporting objects, double-check that all necessary components are saved and activated.
  Familiarize yourself with the SAP BW data flow and the role of update rules in the ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) process to better understand the context of this error.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider checking for any additional error messages or logs that may provide further insight into the problem.