How To Fix RSM781 - Enter a technical name for your new InfoCube

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 781

• Message text: Enter a technical name for your new InfoCube

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM781 - Enter a technical name for your new InfoCube ?

  The SAP error message RSM781, which states "Enter a technical name for your new InfoCube," typically occurs when you are trying to create a new InfoCube in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system, but you have not provided a valid technical name for the InfoCube.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Technical Name: The most common cause of this error is that the field for the technical name of the InfoCube is left blank or not filled in correctly.
  Invalid Characters: The technical name may contain invalid characters or does not adhere to the naming conventions required by SAP.
  Length Restrictions: The technical name may exceed the maximum length allowed for InfoCubes, which is usually 30 characters.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a Valid Technical Name: Ensure that you enter a valid technical name for the InfoCube. The name should:
  
  Be unique within the system.
  Follow SAP naming conventions (typically starting with a letter, followed by letters, numbers, or underscores).
  Not contain special characters (like spaces, slashes, etc.).
  Be within the character limit (usually up to 30 characters).
  
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Refer to the SAP documentation or guidelines for naming conventions specific to your version of SAP BW to ensure compliance.
  
  
  Re-attempt Creation: After entering a valid technical name, try to create the InfoCube again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP BW Documentation: Consult the official SAP BW documentation for detailed guidelines on creating InfoCubes and naming conventions.
  SAP Community: You can also check forums and community discussions for similar issues and solutions shared by other SAP users.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) for managing InfoCubes and other BW objects.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or BW administrator for further assistance.