How To Fix RSDME159 - Source cannot be activated as there is no active model &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDME -

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Source cannot be activated as there is no active model &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDME159 - Source cannot be activated as there is no active model &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSDME159 indicates that a source (such as an InfoObject or a DataSource) cannot be activated because there is no active model associated with it. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when working with data models and InfoProviders.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Inactive Model: The data model (e.g., an InfoCube, DataStore Object, or CompositeProvider) that the source is supposed to be linked to is not active.
  Missing Activation: The source object itself has not been activated, or the activation process was interrupted.
  Dependency Issues: There may be dependencies on other objects that are not active or have not been properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDME159 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Model Status:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Check if the model (InfoProvider) associated with the source is active. If it is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Activate the Source:
  
  If the source object itself is inactive, activate it. You can do this by right-clicking on the object in the Data Warehousing Workbench and selecting "Activate".
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all dependent objects are also active. This includes InfoObjects, DataSources, and any other related components.
  
  
  
  Recheck the Data Flow:
  
  Verify the data flow and ensure that all components are correctly configured and activated.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment and the objects are part of a transport request, ensure that the transport has been released and imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in Activation Logs:
  
  Review the activation logs for any additional errors or warnings that might provide more context on what is causing the activation to fail.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSD2: DataSource Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on activation processes and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDME159 error and successfully activate the source in your SAP BW environment.