How To Fix RSDSO_MANAGE013 - No defined selections for selective deletion of data target content

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDSO_MANAGE - Messages for Manage UI

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No defined selections for selective deletion of data target content

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDSO_MANAGE013 - No defined selections for selective deletion of data target content ?

  The SAP error message RSDSO_MANAGE013 indicates that there are no defined selections for selective deletion of data target content in a DataStore Object (DSO). This typically occurs when you attempt to perform a selective deletion operation without having specified the necessary selection criteria.
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Criteria Defined: The most common cause of this error is that the selection criteria for the deletion process have not been defined. This means that the system does not know which records to delete from the DSO.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the DSO or the process chain that is supposed to handle the deletion.
  Missing Authorizations: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the deletion operation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Selection Criteria:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Navigate to the DataStore Object (DSO) in question.
  Check the settings for selective deletion and ensure that you have defined the selection criteria properly. This could involve specifying key fields or conditions that identify which records should be deleted.
  
  
  
  Check Process Chain:
  
  If the deletion is part of a process chain, ensure that the process chain is correctly configured to include the necessary steps for selective deletion.
  Verify that the process chain is activated and that all preceding steps are completed successfully.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the deletion has the necessary authorizations to perform the operation. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Test Deletion Manually:
  
  If possible, try to perform the deletion manually using the appropriate transaction (e.g., using the DSO management transaction) to see if the error persists. This can help isolate whether the issue is with the process chain or the DSO configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of your SAP system for any known issues or additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance), and RSD5 (DataStore Object Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to the DSO or selective deletion processes.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDSO_MANAGE013 error and successfully perform selective deletions on your DataStore Object.