How To Fix RSDD016 - Aggregate & is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD - Message class for data manager

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Aggregate & is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDD016 - Aggregate & is not active ?

  The SAP error message RSDD016, which states "Aggregate & is not active," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to access or use an aggregate that has not been activated. Aggregates in SAP BW are pre-calculated summaries of data that improve query performance by reducing the amount of data that needs to be processed.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Aggregate: The aggregate you are trying to use has not been activated. This can happen if the aggregate was created but not activated, or if it was deactivated for some reason.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model (like changes in InfoObjects, InfoProviders, etc.) may require the aggregate to be reactivated.
  Transport Issues: If the aggregate was transported from one system to another, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Aggregate:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system.
  Navigate to the Aggregates section in the Data Warehousing Workbench (Transaction Code: RSA1).
  Find the specific aggregate that is mentioned in the error message.
  Right-click on the aggregate and select "Activate" to activate it.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all the InfoObjects and InfoProviders that the aggregate depends on are active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Aggregate:
  
  If the aggregate is still not functioning correctly after activation, consider deleting and recreating it. This can help resolve any underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the aggregate was transported, ensure that all related objects were also transported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about why the aggregate is inactive.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSD2: InfoProvider Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on aggregates and their management in SAP BW.
  Performance Considerations: Properly managing aggregates is crucial for optimizing query performance in SAP BW. Regularly review and maintain aggregates as part of your BW system administration tasks.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or BW support team for further assistance.