How To Fix RSAU891 - Update rules with updid & are not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAU - Update rules

• Message number: 891

• Message text: Update rules with updid & are not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAU891 - Update rules with updid & are not available ?

  The SAP error message RSAU891 indicates that there are update rules in the system that are not available for the specified data source. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to load data from a source system into the BW system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Update Rules: The update rules for the data source you are trying to use may not be defined or may have been deleted.
  Inactive Update Rules: The update rules might exist but are not active.
  Data Source Configuration: The data source might not be properly configured or might not be compatible with the current version of the BW system.
  Transport Issues: If the update rules were transported from another system, there might have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Update Rules:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Navigate to the InfoSource or DataSource in question.
  Check if the update rules are defined and active. If they are not, you may need to create or activate them.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Update Rules:
  
  If the update rules are missing, you can create new update rules by selecting the appropriate DataSource and defining the rules.
  If they are inactive, activate them.
  
  
  
  Check Data Source Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the DataSource is correctly configured and that it is compatible with the BW version you are using.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the update rules were transported, check the transport logs for any errors. You may need to re-transport the update rules or manually recreate them.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the update rules.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of BW you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSO2 (Manage DataSources), RSC1 (Maintain InfoSource).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSAU891 error and ensure that your update rules are correctly set up for data loading in SAP BW.