How To Fix RSM036 - Data target '&' is not active or is incorrect; no loading allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Data target '&' is not active or is incorrect; no loading allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM036 - Data target '&' is not active or is incorrect; no loading allowed ?

  The SAP error message RSM036 indicates that the data target specified in your data loading process is either not active or incorrect. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to load data into a data target (like an InfoCube, DataStore Object, or InfoObject) that is not in a valid state for data loading.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Data Target: The data target you are trying to load data into is not activated. This can happen if the data target has been created but not activated yet.
  Incorrect Data Target: The name of the data target specified in the loading process might be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Target Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues with the data target, such as missing or incorrect settings.
  Transport Issues: If the data target was recently transported from another system, it may not be properly activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the data load may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data target.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Activate the Data Target:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Navigate to the relevant data target (e.g., InfoCube, DataStore Object).
  Check if it is active. If not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Target Name:
  
  Double-check the name of the data target in your data loading process to ensure it is correct and matches the name in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings of the data target to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  Ensure that the data target is properly defined and has the necessary structures in place.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the data target was recently transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system.
  Check for any transport errors that may have occurred during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the data load has the necessary authorizations to access and load data into the specified data target.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSMO (Monitor Data Load), RSPC (Process Chain Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the specific error message for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for detailed information on data targets and loading processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSM036 error message.