How To Fix RSAU293 - There are already active update rules for InfoCube=& / InfoSource=&

RSAU293 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAU - Update rules

• Message number: 293

• Message text: There are already active update rules for InfoCube=& / InfoSource=&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAU293 - There are already active update rules for InfoCube=& / InfoSource=& ?

  The SAP error message RSAU293 indicates that there are already active update rules for a specific InfoCube or InfoSource, which prevents the system from creating or modifying the update rules for that object. This error typically occurs in the context of data extraction and loading processes in SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Update Rules: The primary cause of this error is that there are already defined and active update rules for the specified InfoCube or InfoSource. SAP BW does not allow multiple active update rules for the same target object to avoid conflicts during data loading.
  Inconsistent State: Sometimes, the system may be in an inconsistent state due to previous operations that did not complete successfully, leading to the perception that there are active update rules when there should not be.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSAU293 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Update Rules:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Navigate to