How To Fix RSQBW016 - Enter an active standard InfoCube

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSQBW -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Enter an active standard InfoCube

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSQBW016 - Enter an active standard InfoCube ?

  The SAP error message RSQBW016, which states "Enter an active standard InfoCube," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a user attempts to execute a query or perform an operation that requires a valid InfoCube, but the specified InfoCube is either inactive or not properly defined.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive InfoCube: The InfoCube you are trying to access is not active. Inactive InfoCubes cannot be used for reporting or querying.
  Incorrect InfoCube Name: The name of the InfoCube you are trying to use may be misspelled or incorrect.
  InfoCube Not Defined: The InfoCube may not be defined in the system or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoCube.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoCube was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated properly in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the InfoCube:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Navigate to the InfoCubes section.
  Find the InfoCube in question and check its status. If it is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check InfoCube Name:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct name for the InfoCube. Double-check for any typos or discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Verify InfoCube Definition:
  
  Ensure that the InfoCube is properly defined and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the InfoCube in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoCube. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the user management section.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the InfoCube was recently transported, ensure that all necessary objects were transported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support for further troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance), RSD3 (InfoCube Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to InfoCubes and this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSQBW016 error and successfully access the required InfoCube.