How To Fix DBMAN883 - DataStore delta can only be read for providers with change log

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 883

• Message text: DataStore delta can only be read for providers with change log

What causes this issue?

The parameter <AB>i_read_ods_delta</> can only be set to <AB> rs_c_true
</> if a DataStore object is read directly, but not when a MultiProvider
is being read that contains one or more DataStore objects.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN883 - DataStore delta can only be read for providers with change log ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN883 indicates that there is an issue with reading the delta data from a DataStore Object (DSO) because the DSO does not have a change log enabled. This error typically occurs in the context of data extraction or data loading processes in SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the DataStore Object (DSO) you are trying to read from does not have the change log feature activated. The change log is essential for delta processing because it keeps track of changes (inserts, updates, deletes) made to the data in the DSO. Without it, the system cannot determine what data has changed since the last extraction, leading to this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the DBMAN883 error, you need to ensure that the DSO has the change log enabled. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check DSO Settings:
  
  Go to the DataStore Object in the SAP BW system.
  Check the properties of the DSO to see if the change log is enabled.
  
  
  
  Activate Change Log:
  
  If the change log is not enabled, you will need to modify the DSO settings to activate it. This can typically be done in the DSO definition in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Note that enabling the change log may require you to recreate the DSO if it was initially created without it, as this setting cannot be changed after the DSO has been created.
  
  
  
  Re-Load Data:
  
  After enabling the change log, you may need to reload the data into the DSO to ensure that the change log is populated correctly.
  
  
  
  Check DataSource:
  
  Ensure that the DataSource you are using for extraction is correctly configured to work with the DSO.
  
  
  
  Test Extraction:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the extraction process again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Change Log: The change log is a critical component in SAP BW for enabling delta loads. It allows the system to track changes to data and efficiently manage data loads.
  DataStore Object (DSO): A DSO is a type of data storage in SAP BW that allows for detailed data storage and supports both transactional and analytical reporting.
  Delta Load: Delta loading is a process in data warehousing where only the data that has changed since the last load is extracted and loaded into the target system, improving efficiency and performance.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider consulting SAP documentation or reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.