How To Fix RSDF038 - Data flow contains an inactive object: &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDF - Messages: Data Flow Object

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Data flow contains an inactive object: &1 &2

What causes this issue?

The object &V2& of type &V1& with the node ID &V3& is inactive.

System Response

The data flow contains fields and cannot be activated.

How to fix this error?

Activate the object or remove it from the data flow.

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 RSDF038 - Data flow contains an inactive object: &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSDF038 indicates that a data flow contains an inactive object, which means that one or more components of the data flow (such as InfoObjects, DataSources, or InfoProviders) are not active. This can prevent the data flow from functioning correctly, leading to issues in data extraction, transformation, or loading processes.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Inactive InfoObjects: The InfoObjects used in the data flow are not activated.
  Inactive DataSources: The DataSources that feed data into the data flow are inactive.
  Inactive InfoProviders: The target InfoProviders where data is supposed to be loaded are inactive.
  Changes in the Data Model: Recent changes in the data model may have led to some objects being deactivated.
  Transport Issues: If objects were transported from one system to another, they may not have been activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDF038 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Inactive Objects:
  
  Check the details of the error message to identify which specific object is inactive (the placeholders &1 and &2 will provide the object type and name).
  Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to navigate to the relevant data flow and check the status of the objects.
  
  
  
  Activate Inactive Objects:
  
  For InfoObjects: Go to transaction RSD1, find the InfoObject, and activate it.
  For DataSources: Use transaction RSA6 to check the status of DataSources and activate any that are inactive.
  For InfoProviders: Use transaction RSA1 to check the InfoProviders and activate them if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all dependent objects are also active. Sometimes, an object may depend on another object that is inactive.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all objects were properly transported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Recheck Data Flow:
  
  After activating the necessary objects, recheck the data flow to ensure that it is now active and functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Test the Data Flow:
  
  Execute the data flow to confirm that the error has been resolved and that data can be processed as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSA6: DataSource Overview
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing InfoObjects, DataSources, and InfoProviders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to RSDF038 or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDF038 error and ensure that your data flow operates correctly.