How To Fix RSINP118 - DataStore Object & Is Not of Direct Write Type

RSINP118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSINP - Data Entry for Demo and Prototyping

• Message number: 118

• Message text: DataStore Object & Is Not of Direct Write Type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSINP118 - DataStore Object & Is Not of Direct Write Type ?

  The SAP error message RSINP118 indicates that a DataStore Object (DSO) is not of the "Direct Write" type, which is required for certain operations, particularly when trying to load data directly into the DSO. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are attempting to perform a data load operation that expects the DSO to be configured for direct writes.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the DataStore Object you are trying to load data into is not set up as a Direct Write DSO. In SAP BW, there are different types of DSOs, including:
  
  Standard DSO: Used for storing data in a transparent way, but does not support direct writes.
  Direct Write DSO: Specifically designed to allow direct data writes, which is necessary for certain data loading processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSINP118 error, you need to ensure that the DataStore Object is configured as a