How To Fix RSO_CTC116 - Structure &1 is not active; activate DataSource &2 at some time

RSO_CTC116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_CTC - Message class for CTC related messages

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Structure &1 is not active; activate DataSource &2 at some time

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RSO_CTC116 - Details

• The SAP error message RSO_CTC116 indicates that a specific structure (denoted as &1) is not active, and it suggests that you need to activate the DataSource (denoted as &2) at some point. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with DataSources and InfoProviders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Structure: The structure that is referenced in the error message is not active. In SAP BW, structures must be activated to be used in data extraction and reporting.
  DataSource Dependency: The DataSource you are trying to use relies on the inactive structure. If the structure is not active, the DataSource cannot function properly.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model or the underlying tables, it may lead to structures being inactive.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate the structure associated with the DataSource. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  Identify the Structure: Note the