How To Fix RSTCO_ACT196 - BW namespaces /BI0/ and /BIC/ not modifiable; see long text

RSTCO_ACT196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSTCO_ACT - Activation of technical content

• Message number: 196

• Message text: BW namespaces /BI0/ and /BIC/ not modifiable; see long text

What causes this issue?

BW namespaces /BI0/ and /BIC/ not modifiable; see long text

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

1. Call the Transport Organizer Tools (transaction SE03).
2. Choose Administration -> Set System Change Option and then Execute.
3. On the next screen, set the namespaces with the prefixes /BI0/ and
/BIC/ to Changeable.
4. Return to your task list and resume it.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RSTCO_ACT196 - Details

• The SAP error message RSTCO_ACT196 indicates that the namespaces /BI0/ and /BIC/ in the BW (Business Warehouse) system are not modifiable. This typically occurs when there are restrictions on modifying certain objects or when the system is in a state that prevents changes to these namespaces.
  
  Cause:
  
  Namespace Restrictions: The namespaces /BI0/ and /BIC/ are reserved for SAP standard objects and are not intended for modification by users. This is a protective measure to ensure the integrity of the standard SAP objects.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the transport layer is not correctly configured or if there are issues with the transport routes, it may prevent modifications.
  System Status: The system may be in a state (like being in a production environment) where modifications are restricted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes in these namespaces.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to modify objects in the