How To Fix RSM404 - Still no update rules created for & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Still no update rules created for & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM404 - Still no update rules created for & & ?

  The SAP error message RSM404 ("Still no update rules created for & &") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there are no update rules defined for a specific InfoSource or DataSource. This can happen during data extraction or when trying to load data into a DataTarget.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Update Rules: The most common cause of this error is that the update rules for the specified DataSource or InfoSource have not been created or activated.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the data flow or the InfoPackage that is trying to load data.
  DataSource Not Activated: The DataSource might not be activated in the BW system.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource or InfoSource was transported from another system, the update rules may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Update Rules:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Navigate to the InfoSource or DataSource in question.
  Right-click on the DataSource and select "Create Update Rules" or "Maintain Update Rules".
  Define the necessary update rules for the target InfoObject or DataTarget.
  
  
  
  Check Activation:
  
  Ensure that the DataSource is activated. You can do this in the DataSource maintenance area (transaction code RSA5).
  If it is not activated, activate it.
  
  
  
  Review InfoPackage:
  
  Check the InfoPackage that is being used to load data. Ensure that it is correctly configured to use the appropriate DataSource and that it is pointing to the correct target.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the DataSource or InfoSource was transported, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in Logs:
  
  Review the logs for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the issue. You can check the process chain logs or the InfoPackage logs for more details.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSA5: DataSource Activation
  RSMO: Monitor Data Load
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on creating and managing update rules.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSM404 error and successfully create the necessary update rules for your DataSource or InfoSource.