How To Fix RSM420 - No check necessary as the update for key figure & is inactive

RSM420 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 420

• Message text: No check necessary as the update for key figure & is inactive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM420 - No check necessary as the update for key figure & is inactive ?

  The SAP error message RSM420 indicates that there is no need for a check because the update for the specified key figure is inactive. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with data updates or data extraction processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Key Figure: The key figure mentioned in the error message is not active in the InfoCube or DataStore Object (DSO). This means that the system does not perform any updates or calculations for this key figure.
  
  Configuration Issues: The key figure may have been intentionally set to inactive due to changes in business requirements or data model adjustments.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the key figure is supposed to pull data may not be configured correctly, leading to the key figure being inactive.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Key Figure:
  
  Go to the InfoProvider (InfoCube or DSO) where the key figure is defined.
  Check the settings