How To Fix DBMAN971 - Unable to determine the delta

DBMAN971 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 971

• Message text: Unable to determine the delta

What causes this issue?

It is only possible to determine a delta when writing an InfoCube if the
following conditions are met:
The InfoCube contains cumulative key figures only
The InfoCube does not contain any non-cumulative key figures
The system is Release 7.01 or higher.
Delta loading must also be explicitly permitted for this InfoCube.

System Response

Writing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check that all of the above conditions are met.

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

You can permit delta loading for an InfoCube by choosing "Extras" -
"Data Load Properties" in the menu in transaction RSDCUBE.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN971 - Unable to determine the delta ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN971: Unable to determine the delta typically occurs in the context of data extraction processes, particularly when using SAP Data Services or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) for data loading and extraction. This error indicates that the system is unable to identify the changes (delta) that have occurred in the source data since the last extraction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Delta Mechanism: The delta mechanism may not be properly configured. This can happen if the source system does not have a delta-enabled data source.
  Incorrect Delta Initialization: If the delta initialization process was not completed successfully, the system may not have a reference point to determine the changes.
  Data Source Issues: The underlying data source may have issues, such as missing records or inconsistencies that prevent the delta from being calculated.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues with the database or the connection between the source and target systems.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing