How To Fix RSTCO_UT013 - Error during content activation of technical Content (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSTCO_UT - Messages for Content utility programs

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Error during content activation of technical Content (see long text)

What causes this issue?

During the last call of the Development Worbench, a background job was
scheduled that activates the objects of the technical BI Content. These
objects are required to make full use of the BW system.
During activation of these objects, errors occurred.
The functional restrictions due to the errors inactivation are most
likely minimal and only affect selected areas.

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?

Check the job log of the background job BI_TCO_ACTIVATION using
transaction SM37.
If you do not find a sufficient error message there, check the logs in
the application log. You can display the logs using transaction
RSTCO_ADMIN or SLG1.
Depending on the error message, go to the application log to rectify the
error.
If you can eliminate the error, you can start activation again using
transaction RSTCO_ADMIN. You can also attempt to activate the objects
with errors manually using transaction RSOR.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSTCO_UT013 - Error during content activation of technical Content (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message RSTCO_UT013 typically occurs during the content activation process of technical content in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA. This error indicates that there was an issue during the activation of the content, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The data required for the activation might be missing or incomplete.
  Transport Issues: If the content was transported from another system, there might be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the activation might not have the necessary authorizations.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or problems with the BW objects.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the content being activated may not be compatible with the current system version.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Logs: Review the detailed logs for the error message to identify the specific cause. You can use transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) to find more information.
  Recheck Data: Ensure that all required data and objects are present and correctly configured. This includes InfoObjects, DataSources, and InfoProviders.
  Transport Consistency: If the content was transported, ensure that all related objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport missing objects.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the activation. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  Re-activate Content: Sometimes, simply re-activating the content can resolve the issue. You can do this through the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Check for Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to the specific error message or the content you are trying to activate. SAP frequently releases notes that address known issues.
  System Health Check: Perform a system health check to ensure that there are no underlying issues with the database or system configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may provide fixes or workarounds for the error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for BW content activation to ensure that all prerequisites and steps are followed correctly.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve SAP support for further assistance.