How To Fix RSTRAN819 - Template transformation &1 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSTRAN - Messages for Transformation

• Message number: 819

• Message text: Template transformation &1 is not active

What causes this issue?

Template transformation &V1& is not active.

System Response

Template transformation &V1& cannot be used as a template for copying.

How to fix this error?

Activate the transformation or select a different transformation as
template.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSTRAN819 - Template transformation &1 is not active ?

  The SAP error message RSTRAN819 indicates that a template transformation specified in a data transfer process (DTP) is not active. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to execute a data load or transformation that relies on a specific template that has not been activated.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Template: The template transformation you are trying to use has not been activated in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the template was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Configuration Changes: Changes made to the transformation or the underlying data model may require reactivation of the template.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Template Transformation:
  
  Go to the SAP BW modeling tools (Transaction RSA1).
  Navigate to the "Transformations" section.
  Locate the specific template transformation that is causing the error.
  Right-click on the transformation and select "Activate" to activate it.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all related objects (like InfoObjects, DataSources, etc.) are also active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Recheck DTP Settings:
  
  If you are using a Data Transfer Process (DTP) that references the template, ensure that the DTP is correctly configured to use the active transformation.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the transformation was transported, ensure that all related objects were also transported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSTT: Transformation Monitoring
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on transformations and data transfer processes in BW.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSTRAN819 error and successfully activate the template transformation needed for your data processing tasks in SAP BW.