How To Fix RSM1116 - Target &1 is not active or does not exist, or has no active update rules

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM1 - Messages for AWB, Scheduler and Monitor (new)

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Target &1 is not active or does not exist, or has no active update rules

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM1116 - Target &1 is not active or does not exist, or has no active update rules ?

  The SAP error message RSM1116 indicates that the target data source (often a DataStore Object or InfoCube) you are trying to update is either not active, does not exist, or does not have any active update rules defined. This error typically occurs during data extraction or loading processes in SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  Causes:
  
  Target Object Not Active: The target object (e.g., InfoCube, DataStore Object) may not be activated. In SAP BW, objects must be activated before they can be used in data loading processes.
  Non-Existent Target: The target object you are trying to load data into may not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the target name or the object being deleted.
  No Active Update Rules: The target object may exist and be active, but it does not have any active update rules defined. Update rules are necessary for data transfer from the source to the target.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user executing the data load may not have the necessary authorizations to access the target object.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Activation:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Navigate to the target object (InfoCube or DataStore Object) and check if it is active. If it is not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Existence:
  
  Ensure that the target object exists in the system. You can do this by checking the object in the Data Warehousing Workbench or using transaction codes like RSD1 for InfoObjects.
  
  
  
  Update Rules:
  
  Check if there are active update rules for the target object. You can do this by navigating to the target object in RSA1 and checking the update rules section.
  If there are no active update rules, create or activate the necessary update rules.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the data load has the necessary authorizations to access the target object. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the target object was recently transported from another system, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSPC: Process Chain Maintenance (if the error occurs in a process chain)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoCubes, DataStore Objects, and update rules.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSM1116 error in your SAP BW environment.