How To Fix RSBK006 - Target &1 (type &2) is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBK - Messages for the Data Transfer Process

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Target &1 (type &2) is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBK006 - Target &1 (type &2) is not active ?

  The SAP error message RSBK006 indicates that a target (such as a DataStore Object, InfoCube, or other data target) is not active in the context of a data transfer or data loading process. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to load data into a target that is not currently active or available for data processing.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Target: The target object (e.g., DataStore Object, InfoCube) is not activated. This can happen if the object was recently created or modified and has not been activated yet.
  Transport Issues: If the target object was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not be active in the target system.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues or inconsistencies in the metadata of the target object.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Target:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Navigate to the target object (e.g., DataStore Object, InfoCube).
  Right-click on the object and select "Activate" to activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Status:
  
  If the target object was transported, ensure that it has been properly activated in the target system.
  You may need to re-activate the object after transport.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  Review the activation logs for any errors that may have occurred during the activation process.
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the data model.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Object:
  
  If the object is still not active after trying the above steps, consider rebuilding the object or creating a new one if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to activate the target object.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSCAT: Data Transfer Process
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on activating DataStore Objects and InfoCubes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSBK006 error and ensure that your target object is active and ready for data processing.