How To Fix RSDSO_TBLSRV016 - Table service not configured correctly. Active data table not found.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDSO_TBLSRV - Table Generation Service

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Table service not configured correctly. Active data table not found.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDSO_TBLSRV016 - Table service not configured correctly. Active data table not found. ?

  The SAP error message RSDSO_TBLSRV016: Table service not configured correctly. Active data table not found typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when there is an issue with the configuration of the data source or the underlying database table. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the active data table that is supposed to be associated with the data source.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The data source may not be properly configured in the SAP BW system. This could include missing settings or incorrect parameters.
  Inactive Data Table: The active data table that the data source is supposed to point to may not exist or may be inactive.
  Transport Issues: If the data source or its associated objects were transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing objects.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues, such as corruption or misconfiguration, that prevent the system from accessing the required table.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data table.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Source Configuration:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Navigate to the data source in question and check its configuration.
  Ensure that the data source is correctly pointing to the active data table.
  
  
  
  Activate Data Table:
  
  If the active data table is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can usually be done in the Data Warehousing Workbench or through the relevant transaction codes.
  
  
  
  Recreate Data Source:
  
  If the configuration seems incorrect or if the data source is corrupted, consider deleting and recreating the data source.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate what went wrong.
  
  
  
  Database Check:
  
  Perform a check on the underlying database to ensure that the table exists and is accessible. You may need to consult with your database administrator.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data source and the underlying tables.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (Data Source Maintenance), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP BW Documentation: Review the official SAP BW documentation for best practices on data source configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.