How To Fix RSPLF181 - Object status of function type &1 set to inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLF - Planning Framework

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Object status of function type &1 set to inactive

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The planning function type has been deactivated and can no longer be
executed. Therefore, the planning functions that are based on these
function types cannot be executed either.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLF181 - Object status of function type &1 set to inactive ?

  The SAP error message RSPLF181 indicates that the object status of a function type (such as a planning function) has been set to inactive. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) when a planning function is no longer available for execution.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deactivation: The function may have been manually set to inactive by a user or administrator.
  Transport Issues: If the function was transported from one system to another, it might not have been activated properly in the target system.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration or dependencies of the function may have led to its status being set to inactive.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or inconsistencies that caused the function to be deactivated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reactivate the Function:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for BW) and navigate to the planning function.
  Check the status of the function and reactivate it if necessary.
  Ensure that all dependencies and related objects are also active.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the function was transported, review the transport logs to identify any issues during the transport process.
  Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to the planning function to ensure that they are correct and complete.
  Validate any changes made recently that might have affected the function.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific function type to understand any known issues or additional steps required for activation.
  
  
  
  System Check:
  
  Perform a system check to identify any underlying issues that may have caused the function to be set to inactive.
  Look for any relevant error messages in the system logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSPC (Process Chain Maintenance), and RSPLF (Planning Functions).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to RSPLF181 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to reactivate the function has the necessary authorizations to do so.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSPLF181 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.