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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 the InfoProvider (InfoCube or InfoSource) in question.
  Check the update rules associated with the InfoProvider to see if they are indeed active.
  
  
  
  Deactivate or Delete Update Rules:
  
  If you find that there are existing update rules that are no longer needed, you can deactivate or delete them.
  To deactivate, select the update rule and choose the option to deactivate it.
  If you want to delete it, ensure that you have a backup or that it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Create New Update Rule:
  
  After deactivating or deleting the existing update rules, you can proceed to create a new update rule for the InfoCube or InfoSource.
  
  
  
  Check for Inconsistencies:
  
  If you suspect that the system is in an inconsistent state, you may want to run consistency checks or use transaction codes like RSRV to check for inconsistencies in the data model.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the update rules were transported from another system, ensure that the transport requests were completed successfully and that there are no pending requests that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSRV: Consistency Check Tool
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on update rules and InfoProviders.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSAU293 error and successfully manage your update rules in SAP BW.