How To Fix RSDA195 - Selection was not restricted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDA - BW Archiving: Messages

• Message number: 195

• Message text: Selection was not restricted

What causes this issue?

You want to copy an ADK archive (of InfoProvider &v1&) into the
near-line storage manually. You have not specified any selection
conditions.

System Response

The complete ADK archive is copied into near-line storage.

How to fix this error?

If you only want to copy a subset of the ADK archive, restrict the
selection.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDA195 - Selection was not restricted ?

  The SAP error message RSDA195, which states "Selection was not restricted," typically occurs in the context of Data Warehousing or when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) and is related to the DataSource or InfoProvider selection criteria.
  Cause:
  The error message RSDA195 indicates that the selection criteria for a query or data extraction process were not properly defined or restricted. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Selection Criteria: The query or data extraction does not have any filters or selection criteria applied, leading to the system not knowing which data to retrieve.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query might be designed in such a way that it does not restrict the data set, either due to missing key figures or characteristics.
  DataSource Configuration: The DataSource may not be configured correctly, leading to issues in how data is being selected or extracted.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data, which can lead to the selection not being restricted as expected.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDA195 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Ensure that the query or data extraction process has appropriate selection criteria defined. This includes checking filters for key figures and characteristics.
  
  
  Review Query Design: If you are using a query in SAP BW, review the design of the query in the Query Designer. Make sure that the necessary fields are included and that the query is set up to restrict the data appropriately.
  
  
  Validate DataSource Configuration: Check the configuration of the DataSource in the SAP BW system. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that it is capable of retrieving the required data.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user executing the query or data extraction has the necessary authorizations to access the data. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  Test with Different Selections: Try running the query or extraction with different selection criteria to see if the issue persists. This can help identify if the problem is with specific selections.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific version of SAP BW you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or updates related to the RSDA195 error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and RSRT (Query Monitor) for further analysis and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSDA195 error and implement a suitable solution.