How To Fix RSAU292 - The update rules for &/& can not be activated, since & is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAU - Update rules

• Message number: 292

• Message text: The update rules for &/& can not be activated, since & is not active

What causes this issue?

The update rules cannot be activated as the InfoCube only exists in
version D.

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?

First activate the InfoCube and then try again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAU292 - The update rules for &/& can not be activated, since & is not active ?

  The SAP error message RSAU292 indicates that there is an issue with the activation of update rules in the SAP system. Specifically, it states that the update rules for a certain data source cannot be activated because a related object (usually a DataSource or InfoSource) is not active.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive DataSource or InfoSource: The most common cause of this error is that the DataSource or InfoSource that the update rule is dependent on is not active. This can happen if the DataSource has been created but not activated, or if it has been deactivated for some reason.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was transported from another system, it may not have been activated properly in the target system.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues or inconsistencies in the data model that prevent the activation of the update rules.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the DataSource/InfoSource:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Navigate to the relevant DataSource or InfoSource.
  Check if it is active. If it is not, activate it by selecting the object and choosing the "Activate" option.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all dependent objects (like InfoObjects, DataSources, etc.) are also active. Sometimes, multiple objects need to be activated for the update rules to work correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the DataSource was transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that all objects were properly activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Recheck Update Rules:
  
  After activating the necessary objects, try to activate the update rules again. If the issue persists, check for any additional error messages or logs that might provide more context.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific DataSource or InfoSource for any known issues or additional steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSO2: Maintain DataSource
  RSO3: Display DataSource
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the DataSource or InfoSource you are working with. You can search for notes related to RSAU292 or the specific DataSource name.
  Support: If the problem persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSAU292 error and successfully activate the update rules.