How To Fix RSOH008 - Structure & is not active in the ABAP Dictionary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOH - Messages for Open Hub Interface and for InfoSpoke

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Structure & is not active in the ABAP Dictionary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOH008 - Structure & is not active in the ABAP Dictionary ?

  The SAP error message RSOH008 indicates that a specific structure is not active in the ABAP Dictionary. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to use a DataSource or InfoProvider that relies on a structure that has not been activated.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Structure: The structure mentioned in the error message is not active in the ABAP Dictionary. This can happen if the structure was recently created or modified and has not been activated.
  Transport Issues: If the structure was transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, the structure may not have been activated after changes were made.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Structure:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the structure mentioned in the error message.
  Check if the structure is inactive. If it is, activate it by clicking on the "Activate" button (or using the menu option).
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all dependent objects (like DataSources, InfoObjects, etc.) that rely on this structure are also activated.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the structure was transported, ensure that the transport request is complete and that the structure is activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  After activation, check for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues with the structure or its dependencies.
  
  
  
  Recheck the DataSource/InfoProvider:
  
  After activating the structure, go back to the DataSource or InfoProvider that was causing the error and try to refresh or reprocess it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE80: Object Navigator
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench (for BW-related objects)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on Data Dictionary objects and their activation processes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps related to the specific structure or error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSOH008 error and ensure that the structure is active in the ABAP Dictionary.