How To Fix RSM1245 - InfoArea & should be activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 245

• Message text: InfoArea & should be activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM1245 - InfoArea & should be activated ?

  The SAP error message RSM1245 indicates that a specific InfoArea in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system needs to be activated. This message typically arises when you are trying to access or work with an InfoArea that has not been activated yet, which is necessary for the system to recognize and utilize the objects contained within that InfoArea.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the InfoArea has not been activated in the SAP BW system. Activation is a necessary step in the BW environment to ensure that all objects (like InfoObjects, InfoCubes, DataStore Objects, etc.) within the InfoArea are available for reporting and data processing.
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSM1245 error, you need to activate the InfoArea. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the InfoArea:
  
  Go to the SAP BW modeling environment (transaction code RSA1).
  Navigate to the "InfoAreas" section in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  
  Select the InfoArea:
  
  Locate the specific InfoArea that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Activate the InfoArea:
  
  Right-click on the InfoArea and select the "Activate" option from the context menu.
  Alternatively, you can use the "Activate" button in the toolbar if it is available.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all objects within the InfoArea are also activated. Sometimes, individual objects may need to be activated before the InfoArea can be fully functional.
  
  
  
  Monitor Activation Status:
  
  After activation, check the status to confirm that the InfoArea and its objects are now active.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSMO: Monitor Data Load
  RSPC: Process Chain Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoAreas and activation processes.
  Check for any specific notes or updates from SAP that may relate to your version of BW.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly monitor the activation status of InfoAreas and their objects, especially after making changes or updates.
  Ensure that all necessary objects are activated before running reports or data loads to avoid similar errors.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSM1245 error and successfully activate the required InfoArea in your SAP BW system.