How To Fix RSTT0528 - BW object &1 (&2) does not exist in an active version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSTT0 - Trace Tool: Message Class Engine Layer

• Message number: 528

• Message text: BW object &1 (&2) does not exist in an active version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSTT0528 - BW object &1 (&2) does not exist in an active version ?

  The SAP error message RSTT0528 indicates that a specific BW (Business Warehouse) object does not exist in an active version. This error typically arises when you are trying to access or manipulate a BW object (like a DataSource, InfoObject, or InfoProvider) that has not been activated or is not available in the current active version of the BW system.
  Cause:
  
  Object Not Activated: The BW object you are trying to access has not been activated. In BW, objects must be activated to be available for use.
  Version Issues: The object might exist in a different version or has been deleted or deactivated in the current version.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated in the target system.
  Development vs. Production: The object may exist in the development environment but not in the production environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Object: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (like RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Find the object (DataSource, InfoObject, etc.) that is causing the error.
  Activate the object if it is not activated. You can do this by right-clicking on the object and selecting "Activate".
  
  
  
  Check Object Versions:
  
  Ensure that you are working with the correct version of the object. You can check the version in the object’s properties.
  If the object has been changed, ensure that the latest version is activated.
  
  
  
  Transport the Object:
  
  If the object was recently transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that the object is activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion:
  
  Verify if the object has been deleted or if there are any inconsistencies in the object’s status.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Object:
  
  If the object is missing and cannot be activated, you may need to recreate it based on the specifications.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSTT: Transaction for monitoring and analyzing BW objects
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on BW object management and activation processes.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.