How To Fix DBMAN043 - Historical data can only be loaded in SAP HANA-optimized InfoCubes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Historical data can only be loaded in SAP HANA-optimized InfoCubes

What causes this issue?

Historical data can only be loaded into SAP HANA-optimized InfoCubes.

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?

Change the type of data to load.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN043 - Historical data can only be loaded in SAP HANA-optimized InfoCubes ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN043 indicates that there is an attempt to load historical data into a non-HANA-optimized InfoCube. This error typically arises in environments where SAP HANA is used as the database, and it is important to understand the implications of this error and how to resolve it.
  Cause:
  
  Non-HANA-Optimized InfoCube: The InfoCube you are trying to load historical data into is not optimized for SAP HANA. In SAP BW on HANA, only HANA-optimized InfoCubes can handle historical data loads.
  Data Load Configuration: The data load process may be incorrectly configured to target a non-optimized InfoCube.
  Legacy InfoCubes: If you are using legacy InfoCubes that were designed for traditional databases, they may not support the features required for historical data loading in a HANA environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  Use HANA-Optimized InfoCubes: Ensure that you are loading historical data into a HANA-optimized InfoCube. You may need to create a new InfoCube that is optimized for HANA if one does not already exist.
  Check InfoCube Settings: Review the settings of the InfoCube you are trying to load data into. Make sure it is set up correctly for HANA and supports historical data.
  Data Flow Adjustments: If you are using a data flow that targets the non-optimized InfoCube, adjust the data flow to point to the correct HANA-optimized InfoCube.
  Migration: If you have existing data in a non-optimized InfoCube, consider migrating that data to a new HANA-optimized InfoCube.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on creating and managing HANA-optimized InfoCubes, as well as best practices for data loading.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP BW/4HANA: If you are using SAP BW/4HANA, it is designed to work with HANA-optimized data models, and you should ensure that your InfoCubes and other data structures are aligned with this architecture.
  Performance Considerations: HANA-optimized InfoCubes are designed to leverage the in-memory capabilities of SAP HANA, which can lead to improved performance for data processing and reporting.
  SAP Notes and Support: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as well as community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DBMAN043 error and successfully load historical data into the appropriate InfoCubes in your SAP HANA environment.