How To Fix RSTCO_UT006 - BW obj. &2 (&1) will not be activated due to obj. status &4 and mode 'IM'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSTCO_UT - Messages for Content utility programs

• Message number: 006

• Message text: BW obj. &2 (&1) will not be activated due to obj. status &4 and mode 'IM'

Reactivation of the object &v2& (&v1&) is not planned.
The BW object is already in an active version and will thus not be
activated again.

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSTCO_UT006 - BW obj. &2 (&1) will not be activated due to obj. status &4 and mode 'IM' ?

  The SAP error message RSTCO_UT006 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the activation of a BW object, such as a DataSource, InfoObject, or InfoProvider. The message indicates that the object cannot be activated due to its current status and the mode being 'IM' (which usually refers to "Import Mode").
  Cause:
  The error message can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Object Status: The object you are trying to activate has a status that does not allow activation. Common statuses that can prevent activation include "Inactive," "Error," or "Locked."
  
  
  Dependencies: The object may have dependencies on other objects that are not activated or are in an inconsistent state.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the object is part of a transport request, there may be issues with the transport itself, such as it not being released or being in a different state.
  
  
  Data Model Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data model that prevent the activation of the object.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Object Status: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench) and check the status of the object. If it is inactive or has an error status, you may need to resolve the underlying issue.
  
  
  
  Activate Dependencies: 
  
  Ensure that all dependent objects are activated. If the object relies on other InfoObjects or DataSources, make sure they are in an active state.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests: 
  
  If the object is part of a transport request, check the status of the transport. Make sure it is released and properly imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors: 
  
  Look for any error messages in the activation log or in the BW system logs that might provide more context on why the activation is failing.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the Object: 
  
  After addressing any issues, try to re-activate the object. You can do this by right-clicking on the object in the Data Warehousing Workbench and selecting "Activate."
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support for more specific guidance related to the object type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSCUSTV10 (for customizing BW settings), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific error message or object type.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.