How To Fix RSAWBN_SER004 - Selected path contains inactive objects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAWBN_SER - DWB Services

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Selected path contains inactive objects

What causes this issue?

You cannot use a path that contains inactive objects for a data transfer
process.

System Response

The system terminates processing.

How to fix this error?

Select a different path by selecting an object that is highlighted, or
activate the inactive objects in the path you have selected.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAWBN_SER004 - Selected path contains inactive objects ?

  The SAP error message RSAWBN_SER004 indicates that the selected path in the Data Warehousing Workbench contains inactive objects. This typically occurs when you are trying to execute a process or a data flow that references objects (like InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or transformations) that are not active in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Objects: The most common cause is that one or more objects in the selected path (like InfoProviders, DataSources, or transformations) are not activated. Inactive objects cannot be used in data processing.
  Transport Issues: If objects were transported from one system to another, they may not have been activated in the target system.
  Development and Production Environment: If you are working in a development environment, some objects may not have been moved to production or activated after being created.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Objects: 
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  Navigate to the specific object that is causing the issue.
  Right-click on the object and select "Activate" to activate it.
  Ensure that all dependent objects are also activated.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies: 
  
  If the object is dependent on other objects, ensure that all related objects are also active.
  You can use the "Where-Used List" to find dependencies.
  
  
  
  Transport Management: 
  
  If the issue is due to transport, ensure that all necessary objects have been transported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors: 
  
  Review the activation logs for any errors that may have occurred during the activation process.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Path: 
  
  If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the path or data flow to ensure that all objects are correctly referenced and active.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check InfoObjects)
  SE80: Object Navigator (to check various objects)
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes can provide additional insights and troubleshooting steps for specific scenarios related to this error.
  
  
  
  SAP Community: 
  
  Engaging with the SAP Community forums can provide insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSAWBN_SER004 error and ensure that all necessary objects are active for your data processing tasks.