How To Fix 0S170 - No summarized table overview exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0S - Messages for the SQL trace

• Message number: 170

• Message text: No summarized table overview exists

What causes this issue?

A cumulative overview of the used tables was created. This revealed
that no tables at all exist.

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

System Response

After outputting the message, the system continues processing.

How to fix this error?

Check if the performance trace was requested correctly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0S170 - No summarized table overview exists ?

  The SAP error message 0S170 ("No summarized table overview exists") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a user attempts to access a summarized table or a query that relies on a summarized data structure that has not been created or is not available.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Summarized Data: The summarized data table that the query or report is trying to access has not been created. This can happen if the data load process has not been executed or if the summarization process has failed.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as modifications to InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or queries, may lead to inconsistencies that prevent the summarized table from being generated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the summarized data.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues in the BW system, such as problems with the data source or issues with the underlying database.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Load: Ensure that the data load process has been executed successfully. You can check the status of the data load in the Data Warehousing Workbench or the process chain logs.
  Rebuild Summarized Data: If the summarized data is missing, you may need to run the relevant process to create it. This could involve executing a data load or a specific summarization process.
  Check Query Design: Review the query design to ensure that it is correctly configured to access the summarized data. If there have been changes to the data model, you may need to adjust the query accordingly.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the summarized data. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or BW support team to investigate any underlying technical issues that may be affecting the data availability.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to monitor data loads and check the status of InfoProviders.
  Process Chains: If you are using process chains for data loading, check the logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate why the summarized table was not created.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide patches or workarounds for known issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for BW/BI for more detailed information on data modeling, query design, and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.