How To Fix RSM1160 - No data targets selected for update. Action terminated.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 160

• Message text: No data targets selected for update. Action terminated.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM1160 - No data targets selected for update. Action terminated. ?

  The SAP error message RSM1160 ("No data targets selected for update. Action terminated.") typically occurs in the context of data extraction or data loading processes, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error indicates that the system did not find any valid data targets to which it could send the data during the update process.
  Causes:
  
  No Data Targets Defined: The most common cause is that there are no data targets (like InfoProviders, DataStore Objects, or InfoCubes) defined for the data extraction process.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the data extraction may not match any records, leading to no data being available for the update.
  Data Target Activation: The data target may not be activated or may be in a state that prevents it from receiving data.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the data load may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data targets.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the data flow or process chain that prevent the data targets from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Target Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the data targets are correctly defined and activated in the system.
  Verify that the data targets are included in the data flow or process chain.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Check the selection criteria used for the data extraction to ensure that they are correct and that they should yield data.
  Adjust the selection criteria if necessary to ensure that data is available for extraction.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the data load has the necessary authorizations to access the data targets.
  Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check Process Chain:
  
  If the error occurs within a process chain, review the process chain configuration to ensure that all steps are correctly defined and that the data targets are included.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the data load process to identify where the failure occurs.
  Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to analyze the data flow and identify any issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific version of SAP BW/BI you are using for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSMO: Monitor Data Load
  RSPC: Process Chain Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSM1160 error and implement a solution to resolve it.