How To Fix RSAU256 - Communication structure & set to 'INACIVE'

RSAU256 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAU - Update rules

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Communication structure & set to 'INACIVE'

What causes this issue?

When an object that has a referential relation to an InfoSource is chang
ed, the communication structure is set to 'INACTIVE'.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the communication structure in the Data Warehousing Workbench and
activate it again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAU256 - Communication structure & set to 'INACIVE' ?

  The SAP error message RSAU256 indicates that the communication structure for the SAP system is set to 'INACTIVE'. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's data extraction and communication processes, particularly when dealing with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Data Services.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Inactive Communication Structure: The communication structure that is supposed to be used for data extraction is not activated. This can happen if the structure was recently created or modified and has not been activated yet.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data source or the extraction process, leading to the communication structure being marked as inactive.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the communication structure was transported from another system, it might not have been activated in the target system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to activate the communication structure.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSAU256 error, you