How To Fix RSDD083 - Direct activation not possible. Use change run

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD - Message class for data manager

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Direct activation not possible. Use change run

What causes this issue?

The master data cannot be activated directly since attributes of the
characteristic &V1& are used in aggregates.

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?

Start the hierarchy / attribute change run via
<ZK><LS>Admin. Workbench->Tools->Hierarchy/Attribute Changes</>, </> to
activate the master data. This means that the aggregates are also
adjusted.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDD083 - Direct activation not possible. Use change run ?

  The SAP error message RSDD083: Direct activation not possible. Use change run typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to activate a data model (like InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or other BW objects) directly, but the system is configured to require a change run for activation instead.
  Cause:
  
  Change Run Configuration: The system is set up to require a change run for activating certain objects. This is often a part of the system's configuration to ensure that changes are managed and activated in a controlled manner.
  Transport Management: If the object is part of a transport request, direct activation may not be allowed to maintain consistency across different environments (development, quality, production).
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other objects that need to be activated first, and the system is preventing direct activation to avoid inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDD083 error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Use Change Run:
  
  Go to the transaction code RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the area where the object is located (e.g., InfoObjects, InfoProviders).
  Select the object you want to activate.
  Instead of trying to activate it directly, look for the option to create a change run. This is usually found in the menu under "Activate" or "Change Run".
  Create a change run and include the objects you want to activate.
  Execute the change run to activate the objects.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all dependent objects are activated. Sometimes, the object you are trying to activate may depend on other objects that need to be activated first.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the object is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport is released and that you are working in the correct environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the change run process or how to manage activations, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or BW administrator.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance), and RSPC (Process Chain Maintenance).
  Change Run Management: Understand how change runs work in SAP BW, including how to create, manage, and monitor them.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDD083 error and successfully activate your BW objects.