How To Fix RSDTM181 - No association setting selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDTM - Data Mining Connection Messages

• Message number: 181

• Message text: No association setting selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDTM181 - No association setting selected ?

  The SAP error message RSDTM181 ("No association setting selected") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with InfoObjects, especially when trying to create or modify a data model or when working with queries in the BW system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the association settings between InfoObjects or data sources.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Association Settings: The error usually arises when there are no association settings defined for the InfoObjects involved in the query or data model. Associations are necessary for linking different InfoObjects or data sources.
  Incorrect Configuration: The InfoObjects may not be properly configured to allow for associations, or the associations may not have been activated.
  Data Model Issues: If you are working with a CompositeProvider or a similar data model, the associations between the underlying data sources may not be correctly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Association Settings:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and check the association settings for the relevant InfoObjects.
  Ensure that the necessary associations are defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Define Associations:
  
  If associations are missing, you can define them by navigating to the relevant InfoObject and creating the necessary associations.
  Make sure to save and activate the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model:
  
  If you are using a CompositeProvider or similar, check the underlying data sources and ensure that the associations between them are correctly defined.
  Validate the data model to ensure that all associations are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Query:
  
  If the error occurs while executing a query, try rebuilding the query to ensure that all associations are correctly referenced.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the InfoObjects and their associations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on setting up associations for your version of SAP BW.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to InfoObject modeling and data modeling in SAP BW for a deeper understanding of associations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDTM181 error and successfully configure the necessary associations in your SAP BW environment.