How To Fix RSDA249 - Enter a partition

RSDA249 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDA - BW Archiving: Messages

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Enter a partition

What causes this issue?

You are archiving a semantically partitioned InfoProvider that consists
of write-optimized DataStore objects. Cross-partition archiving is not
possible for write-optimized DataStore objects that are contained in a
semantically partitioned InfoProvider.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Select a partition.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RSDA249 - Details

• The SAP error message RSDA249, which states "Enter a partition," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with DataStore Objects (DSOs) or InfoProviders that are partitioned. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify a partition for the operation you are trying to perform, such as data loading or data extraction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partition Specification: The operation you are attempting to execute requires a specific partition to be defined, but it has not been provided.
  Incorrect Configuration: The DataStore Object or InfoProvider may not be properly configured to handle partitions, or the partitioning settings may not be correctly set up.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required partition information in the selection screen or during the data processing step.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify a Partition: When prompted by the error message, ensure that you enter a valid partition number or name in the relevant field. This is