How To Fix RSAU366 - InfoProvider &1 is not allowed as the source of an update rule

RSAU366 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAU - Update rules

• Message number: 366

• Message text: InfoProvider &1 is not allowed as the source of an update rule

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAU366 - InfoProvider &1 is not allowed as the source of an update rule ?

  The SAP error message RSAU366 indicates that the specified InfoProvider (denoted as &1) is not permitted to be used as the source for an update rule in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) data modeling. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an update rule for a DataSource or InfoProvider that is not compatible with the update process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible InfoProvider: The InfoProvider you are trying to use as a source for the update rule may not support the update process. For example, certain types of InfoProviders, such as MultiProviders or CompositeProviders, cannot be used as sources for update rules.
  DataSource Type: The DataSource you are trying to use may not be configured correctly or may not be of a type that allows it to be used in an update rule.
  Technical Settings: The technical settings of the InfoProvider may not allow it to be used in the context