How To Fix RSM1403 - No active update rules exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 403

• Message text: No active update rules exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM1403 - No active update rules exist ?

  The SAP error message RSM1403 ("No active update rules exist") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to execute a data load or update process. This error indicates that there are no active update rules defined for the InfoObject or InfoProvider you are trying to load data into.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Update Rules: The update rules for the InfoObject or InfoProvider may not be activated. This can happen if they were created but not activated, or if they were deactivated for some reason.
  Missing Update Rules: There may be no update rules defined for the specific InfoObject or InfoProvider.
  Transport Issues: If the update rules were transported from another system, they may not have been properly activated in the target system.
  DataSource Issues: The DataSource from which you are trying to load data may not be correctly linked to the InfoProvider.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Activate Update Rules:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Navigate to the InfoProvider or InfoObject in question.
  Check the update rules and ensure they are activated. If they are inactive, activate them.
  
  
  
  Create Update Rules:
  
  If there are no update rules defined, you will need to create them.
  In the Data Warehousing Workbench, right-click on the InfoObject or InfoProvider and select the option to create/update rules.
  
  
  
  Check DataSource:
  
  Ensure that the DataSource is correctly set up and linked to the InfoProvider.
  Verify that the DataSource is active and that it has the necessary extraction logic.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the update rules were transported, check the transport logs to ensure that they were successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Recheck InfoPackage:
  
  If you are using an InfoPackage to load data, ensure that it is correctly configured to use the appropriate update rules.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSMO: Monitor Data Loads
  RSPC: Process Chain Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing update rules and InfoProviders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSM1403 error and successfully load data into your SAP BW system.