How To Fix RSAU258 - Still no update rules created for & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAU - Update rules

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Still no update rules created for & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAU258 - Still no update rules created for & & ?

  The SAP error message RSAU258 indicates that there are no update rules created for the specified DataSource in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error typically occurs when you are trying to load data from a DataSource into an InfoProvider (like an InfoCube or DataStore Object) and the system cannot find the necessary update rules to perform the data transfer.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Update Rules: The most common cause is that the update rules for the specified DataSource have not been created or activated.
  Incorrect DataSource Configuration: The DataSource may not be properly configured, leading to the absence of update rules.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was transported from another system, the update rules may not have been included in the transport.
  Changes in DataSource: If the DataSource was modified (e.g., fields added or removed), the update rules may need to be recreated or adjusted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Update Rules:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Navigate to the DataSource in question.
  Right-click on the DataSource and select "Create Update Rules" or "Maintain Update Rules."
  Follow the prompts to create the necessary update rules for the DataSource.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Update Rules:
  
  If update rules exist but are not functioning, check their configuration for any errors or inconsistencies.
  Ensure that the update rules are activated.
  
  
  
  Recheck DataSource Configuration:
  
  Verify that the DataSource is correctly configured and that all necessary fields are mapped properly.
  Ensure that the DataSource is active and that there are no errors in its definition.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the DataSource was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the update rules were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Recreate Update Rules:
  
  If the DataSource has undergone significant changes, it may be necessary to delete existing update rules and recreate them from scratch.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSO2: Maintain DataSource
  RSC1: Create DataSource
  RSC2: Change DataSource
  RSC3: Display DataSource
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on creating and managing update rules.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to your version of SAP BW/BI.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSAU258 error and successfully create the necessary update rules for your DataSource.