How To Fix RSDSO_ACTIVATION008 - Change log is disabled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDSO_ACTIVATION - Texts for Activation of Requests in DataStore Objects

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Change log is disabled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDSO_ACTIVATION008 - Change log is disabled ?

  The SAP error message RSDSO_ACTIVATION008 indicates that the change log is disabled for a DataStore Object (DSO) in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error typically occurs when you attempt to activate a DSO that requires a change log, but the change log feature is not enabled for that particular DSO.
  
  Cause:
  
  Change Log Disabled: The DSO is configured without the change log option, which is necessary for certain operations, especially when dealing with delta loads.
  Incorrect DSO Type: The DSO might be of a type that does not support change logs (e.g., a standard DSO without change log functionality).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings of the DSO that prevent the change log from being activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check DSO Settings:
  
  Go to the DataStore Object in the SAP BW system.
  Check the properties of the DSO to see if the change log is enabled. This can