How To Fix RSBM103 - Delta upload is only possible after successful initialization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBM - Messages affecting data marts.

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Delta upload is only possible after successful initialization

What causes this issue?

You tried to extract records using a delta request in the target BW.
However, it is not possible to transfer a consistent delta for this
DataSource.

System Response

One of the following takes place:
1. You have not yet triggered the delta update with an init request.
2. The delta update was initialized but a request was deleted that was
already transferred into the target BW.
3. The delta update was initialized but a request was deleted that was
not yet transferred into the target BW.
In each case the consistency of the data transferred into the target BW
is not guaranteed.

How to fix this error?

Restructure the delta update by deleting the delta request that already
exists in the target BW and then submitting an init request to InfoCube
&V1& of the source BW.

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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBM103 - Delta upload is only possible after successful initialization ?

  The SAP error message RSBM103 indicates that a delta upload cannot be performed because the initialization process has not been completed successfully. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with data sources that require an initialization step before delta data can be processed.
  Cause:
  
  Initialization Not Completed: The most common cause of this error is that the initialization process for the data source has not been completed. Initialization is the process of loading the initial set of data into the target InfoProvider.
  Failed Initialization: If the initialization process was attempted but failed due to errors (e.g., data issues, connection problems), the delta upload will not be allowed until the initialization is successfully completed.
  Incorrect Data Source Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the data source that prevent successful initialization.
  Data Source Not Activated: The data source may not be activated in the SAP BW system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Initialization Status: Verify the status of the initialization for the data source. You can do this by checking the relevant InfoPackage in the SAP BW system.
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  Navigate to the InfoProvider and check the InfoPackage for the data source.
  Ensure that the initialization has been executed successfully.
  
  
  
  Re-run Initialization: If the initialization has not been completed or has failed, you will need to re-run the initialization process.
  
  Create a new InfoPackage for the initialization and execute it.
  Monitor the process to ensure it completes without errors.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors: If the initialization fails, check the error logs for any messages that indicate what went wrong. This can help you troubleshoot the underlying issue.
  
  
  Data Source Configuration: Ensure that the data source is correctly configured. Check the following:
  
  The extraction method is set up correctly.
  The connection to the source system is valid.
  The data source is activated in the SAP BW system.
  
  
  
  Data Source Activation: If the data source is not activated, activate it in the DataSource maintenance (transaction RSA1).
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are still facing issues, consult the SAP documentation or support for specific guidance related to your version of SAP BW and the data source you are using.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSMO: Monitor Data Transfer
  RSPC: Process Chain Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to the RSBM103 error.
  BW Data Flow: Understanding the data flow in SAP BW, including the roles of InfoProviders, InfoPackages, and data sources, can help in troubleshooting issues related to data loading.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSBM103 error and successfully perform delta uploads in your SAP BW environment.