How To Fix RSDME197 - Reset &1 object &2 to active version

RSDME197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDME -

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Reset &1 object &2 to active version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDME197 - Reset &1 object &2 to active version ?

  The SAP error message RSDME197, which states "Reset &1 object &2 to active version," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the versioning of objects, such as InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or other BW objects. This error indicates that the system is trying to access an inactive version of an object, which is not allowed for certain operations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Object Version: The object you are trying to use (e.g., InfoObject, InfoProvider) is not in an active state. This can happen if the object has been modified and not activated.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Development Errors: Sometimes, during development, objects may be created or modified but not properly activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Object:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Locate the object (InfoObject,