How To Fix RSO559 - Cannot create - append &1 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO - BW Repository

• Message number: 559

• Message text: Cannot create - append &1 is not active

You can only create a new append if the main object is in the active
version and if all other appends (if there are any) are active.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO559 - Cannot create - append &1 is not active ?

  The SAP error message RSO559, which states "Cannot create - append &1 is not active," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to create or modify a DataStore Object (DSO) or InfoProvider that is linked to an inactive or non-existent append structure.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Append Structure: The append structure that you are trying to use in your DSO or InfoProvider is not active. Append structures are used to add fields to existing database tables, and if they are not activated, the system cannot recognize them.
  Missing Append Structure: The append structure may not exist in the system, or it may have been deleted or not properly created.
  Transport Issues: If the append structure was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Append Structure:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Enter the name of the append structure (e.g., &1 in the error message).
  Check if the append structure is active. If it is not, activate it by selecting the "Activate" option.
  
  
  
  Check for Existence:
  
  Ensure that the append structure exists in the system. If it does not, you may need to recreate it or transport it from another system where it exists.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the append structure was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully transported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Recheck DSO/InfoProvider:
  
  After activating the append structure, go back to the DSO or InfoProvider and try to create or modify it again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the append structure or its purpose, consult the relevant documentation or your SAP BW team for clarification.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11 (Data Dictionary)
  SE14 (Database Utility)
  RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to append structures and DSOs.
  
  
  SAP Community: You can also search the SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSO559 error and successfully create or modify your DSO or InfoProvider.