How To Fix RSDF044 - Use BW Modeling Tools in Eclipse to change the data flow

RSDF044 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDF - Messages: Data Flow Object

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Use BW Modeling Tools in Eclipse to change the data flow

What causes this issue?

The data flow was saved with the BW Modleing tools that stored the
Objects at defined xy positions. To guarantee the format and the
position of the objects in the data flow<(>,<)> the data flow can only
be changed with the BW Modeling tools in Eclipse.

System Response

The data flow is displayed but cannot be changed.

How to fix this error?

To change the data flow<(>,<)> open it with the BW Modeling Tools.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDF044 - Use BW Modeling Tools in Eclipse to change the data flow ?

  The SAP error message RSDF044 indicates that you are trying to make changes to a data flow in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) using the traditional SAP GUI, which is not supported for certain operations. Instead, it suggests using the BW Modeling Tools in Eclipse for making changes to the data flow.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  You are attempting to modify a data flow (like InfoObjects, DataSources, or transformations) that is part of a BW model that requires the use of the BW Modeling Tools in Eclipse.
  The BW Modeling Tools provide a more modern and integrated environment for modeling and managing data flows in SAP BW/4HANA and SAP BW on HANA.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Install Eclipse: If you haven't already, download and install the Eclipse IDE. Make sure to use a version that is compatible with the BW Modeling Tools.
  
  
  Install BW Modeling Tools:
  
  Open Eclipse and go to Help > Eclipse Marketplace.
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