How To Fix RSM488 - InfoCube & does not exist in an active version in the dictionary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 488

• Message text: InfoCube & does not exist in an active version in the dictionary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM488 - InfoCube & does not exist in an active version in the dictionary ?

  The SAP error message RSM488 indicates that the specified InfoCube does not exist in an active version in the dictionary. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to access or manipulate an InfoCube that is either not activated or has been deleted.
  Causes:
  
  InfoCube Not Activated: The InfoCube may not have been activated after its creation or modification.
  Incorrect InfoCube Name: The name of the InfoCube being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  InfoCube Deleted: The InfoCube may have been deleted or is in a state that makes it inactive.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoCube was transported from one system to another, it may not have been properly activated in the target system.
  Versioning Issues: There may be issues with the versioning of the InfoCube, where the active version is not correctly set.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Activation:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  Navigate to the InfoCube in question and check if it is activated. If not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify InfoCube Name:
  
  Double-check the name of the InfoCube you are trying to access. Ensure that it is spelled correctly and matches the name in the system.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion:
  
  Confirm that the InfoCube has not been deleted. You can do this by checking the InfoCube list in RSA1.
  
  
  
  Re-transport the InfoCube:
  
  If the InfoCube was recently transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that the InfoCube is activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Versioning:
  
  Ensure that the InfoCube has an active version. You can check this in the InfoCube properties in RSA1.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in the Transport Logs:
  
  If the InfoCube was transported, check the transport logs for any errors that may have occurred during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSMO: Monitor Data Load
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on InfoCubes and their management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to InfoCubes and this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.