How To Fix RSM1470 - No defined selections for selective deletion of data target content

RSM1470 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 470

• Message text: No defined selections for selective deletion of data target content

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM1470 - No defined selections for selective deletion of data target content ?

  The SAP error message RSM1470, which states "No defined selections for selective deletion of data target content," typically occurs in the context of data management in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when attempting to perform a selective deletion of data from a data target (like an InfoCube or DataStore Object).
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  No Selection Criteria Defined: The selective deletion process requires specific selection criteria to identify which records should be deleted. If no criteria are defined, the system cannot proceed with the deletion.
  
  
  Incorrect or Missing Configuration: The configuration for the selective deletion might not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of defined selections.
  
  
  Data Target Issues: The data target itself may not be properly configured or may not contain the necessary data for the deletion process.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSM1470 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Selection Criteria:
  
  Go to the transaction code for selective