How To Fix RSM1224 - Please first activate object &1 of type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 224

• Message text: Please first activate object &1 of type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM1224 - Please first activate object &1 of type &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSM1224, which states "Please first activate object &1 of type &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when there is an attempt to use an object (like a DataSource, InfoObject, or InfoProvider) that has not yet been activated. This message indicates that the object you are trying to work with is in an inactive state and needs to be activated before it can be used.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Object: The object (e.g., InfoObject, DataSource, or InfoProvider) has been created or modified but not activated.
  Dependency Issues: There may be dependencies on other objects that also need to be activated.
  Transport Requests: If the object is part of a transport request, it may not have been released or imported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Object:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Locate the object mentioned in the error message (replace &1 with the object name and &2 with the object type).
  Right-click on the object and select "Activate" or use the activation button.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all dependent objects are also activated. Sometimes, an object may depend on another object that needs to be activated first.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the object is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport has been properly released and imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Recheck the Object:
  
  After activation, recheck the object to ensure that it is now in an active state.
  
  
  
  Clear Cache:
  
  In some cases, clearing the cache may help. You can do this by using transaction code RSADMIN and executing the appropriate cache clearing commands.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance), and RSPC (Process Chain Maintenance).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on object activation and dependencies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or BW team for further assistance, as they may have additional insights or access to system logs that can help diagnose the issue.