How To Fix RSTRAN160 - Transformation was generated, but SOURCEACTIVE = & and TARGETACTIVE = &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSTRAN - Messages for Transformation

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Transformation was generated, but SOURCEACTIVE = & and TARGETACTIVE = &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSTRAN160 - Transformation was generated, but SOURCEACTIVE = & and TARGETACTIVE = & ?

  The SAP error message RSTRAN160 indicates that there is an issue with the data transformation process in the SAP system, specifically related to the source and target active states of the transformation. The message typically appears in the context of data extraction and loading processes, such as those used in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA.
  Cause:
  The error message "Transformation was generated, but SOURCEACTIVE = & and TARGETACTIVE = &" suggests that the transformation has been generated, but there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the active states of the source and target objects involved in the transformation. This can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Inactive Objects: The source or target data objects (InfoObjects, DataSources, or InfoProviders) may not be active. Inactive objects cannot be used in transformations.
  Missing or Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the source and target fields may not be correctly defined or may be missing.
  Transport Issues: If the transformation was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the active states of the objects in the target system.
  Versioning Issues: There may be multiple versions of the transformation or related objects, leading to confusion about which version is active.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSTRAN160 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active States:
  
  Go to the transformation in the SAP GUI and check the active states of both the source and target objects.
  Ensure that both the source and target objects are active. If they are not, activate them.
  
  
  
  Activate Objects:
  
  If you find that either the source or target object is inactive, activate them using the appropriate transaction (e.g., RSA1 for InfoObjects, RSD1 for InfoProviders).
  
  
  
  Review Mapping:
  
  Check the mapping between the source and target fields in the transformation. Ensure that all necessary fields are correctly mapped and that there are no missing mappings.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the transformation was transported, verify that all related objects were included in the transport request and that they are in the correct active state in the target system.
  
  
  
  Recreate Transformation:
  
  If the issue persists, consider recreating the transformation from scratch to ensure that all settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoProvider Maintenance
  RSTRAN: Transformation Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on transformations and data modeling in SAP BW or SAP HANA.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSTRAN160 error message in your SAP system.