How To Fix RSM1418 - No InfoCubes updated. No active update rules?

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 418

• Message text: No InfoCubes updated. No active update rules?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM1418 - No InfoCubes updated. No active update rules? ?

  The SAP error message RSM1418 ("No InfoCubes updated. No active update rules") typically occurs in the context of data extraction and loading processes in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error indicates that the system could not find any active update rules for the InfoCube you are trying to update, which means that no data was loaded into the InfoCube.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Update Rules: The update rules for the InfoCube may not be active. This can happen if they were deactivated or not properly configured.
  Missing DataSource: The DataSource linked to the InfoCube may not be set up correctly or may not be active.
  Incorrect InfoPackage: The InfoPackage used for data loading may not be correctly configured or may not point to the correct DataSource.
  Data Transfer Process (DTP) Issues: If you are using a DTP, it may not be configured correctly or may not have the necessary settings to load data into the InfoCube.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the data load may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the update.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Update Rules:
  
  Go to the InfoCube in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  Check the update rules associated with the InfoCube and ensure they are active. If they are inactive, activate them.
  
  
  
  Verify DataSource:
  
  Ensure that the DataSource linked to the InfoCube is active and correctly configured.
  Check if the DataSource is set up to extract data from the source system.
  
  
  
  Review InfoPackage:
  
  Check the InfoPackage settings to ensure it is correctly configured to load data from the DataSource.
  Make sure the InfoPackage is set to load data into the correct InfoCube.
  
  
  
  Inspect DTP Settings:
  
  If using a DTP, verify that it is correctly configured to load data into the InfoCube.
  Check the DTP settings for any filters or transformations that may be preventing data from being loaded.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the data load has the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  
  
  
  Monitor Data Load:
  
  Use transaction SLG1 to check for any error logs related to the data load process. This can provide additional insights into what might be going wrong.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSMO: Monitor Data Load
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoCubes, update rules, and data loading processes.
  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 identify the cause of the RSM1418 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.