How To Fix RSDDTPS150 - InfoCube &1 is of type BWA-only. The BWA index is not active.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDDTPS - Messages for Polestar Index Maintenance

• Message number: 150

• Message text: InfoCube &1 is of type BWA-only. The BWA index is not active.

What causes this issue?

You are trying to activate a BWA-only InfoCube for Business Objects
Explorer. The BWA index for this InfoCube is not active. The InfoCube is
therefore inconsistent.

System Response

The InfoCube cannot be used for Business Objects Explorer in this
inconsistent state.

How to fix this error?

First repair the BWA index for the InfoCube. Then call the AWB
(transaction RSA1). In the context menu for the InfoCube, choose Delete
Data and Rebuild Index.

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 RSDDTPS150 - InfoCube &1 is of type BWA-only. The BWA index is not active. ?

  The SAP error message RSDDTPS150 indicates that the InfoCube you are trying to access is of type "BWA-only," meaning it is designed to work exclusively with the SAP Business Warehouse Accelerator (BWA). The error specifically states that the BWA index for this InfoCube is not active, which prevents you from executing queries against it.
  Cause:
  
  BWA Index Not Active: The primary cause of this error is that the BWA index for the specified InfoCube has not been activated or is not available. This can happen if the index was never created, was deleted, or if there was an issue during the indexing process.
  Data Loading Issues: If there were issues during the data loading process, it might have affected the creation of the BWA index.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues with the BWA or the InfoCube itself.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check BWA Status:
  
  Go to the BWA administration transaction (e.g., RSBWA or RSBWA_ADMIN) and check the status of the BWA index for the InfoCube in question.
  Ensure that the BWA is properly connected and configured.
  
  
  
  Activate the BWA Index:
  
  If the index is not active, you can activate it by running the indexing process. This can typically be done through the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1):
  
  Navigate to the InfoCube.
  Right-click on the InfoCube and select "Manage BWA Index."
  Follow the prompts to create or activate the index.
  
  
  
  
  
  Re-Indexing:
  
  If the index exists but is not functioning correctly, you may need to delete the existing index and create a new one. This can also be done through the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  
  Check Data Load:
  
  Ensure that the data load process for the InfoCube is successful. If there are errors in the data load, resolve those issues first.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the logs for any errors or warnings related to the BWA indexing process. This can provide insights into what went wrong.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to BWA and InfoCubes. SAP frequently releases updates and fixes that may resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BWA (Business Warehouse Accelerator): A tool that accelerates query performance in SAP BW by using in-memory technology.
  InfoCube: A multidimensional data structure in SAP BW that stores data for reporting and analysis.
  Data Warehousing Workbench (RSA1): The main interface for managing data models, InfoCubes, and data flows in SAP BW.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.