How To Fix RSAU261 - Update rule for & & was deleted

RSAU261 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAU - Update rules

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Update rule for & & was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAU261 - Update rule for & & was deleted ?

  The SAP error message RSAU261 indicates that an update rule for a specific InfoObject (represented by the placeholders & &) has been deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with data extraction and transformation processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Update Rule: The most direct cause of this error is that the update rule for the specified InfoObject has been deleted from the system. This can happen due to manual deletion by a user or as part of a system cleanup process.
  Transport Issues: If the update rule was part of a transport request that was not properly imported or was deleted in the target system, this error may occur.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the data model or InfoProvider configuration can lead to the deletion of update rules if they are no longer needed or if they were incorrectly configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Recreate the Update Rule: If the update rule has been