How To Fix ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN011 - Error during creation PSADELETE-step &1 of chain &2. Generation canceled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN - Messeges for BI content generation

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Error during creation PSADELETE-step &1 of chain &2. Generation canceled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN011 - Error during creation PSADELETE-step &1 of chain &2. Generation canceled ?

  The SAP error message ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN011 indicates that there was an error during the creation of a PSA (Persistent Staging Area) delete step in a data processing chain. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when there is an issue with the data flow or the configuration of the data processing chain.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the data processing chain or the PSA settings.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being processed may have integrity issues, such as missing or corrupted records.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the chain may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the delete operation.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or system resource limitations.
  Incorrect Chain Settings: The settings for the data processing chain may not be correctly defined, leading to failures in specific steps.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the data processing chain and ensure that all steps are correctly defined. Pay special attention to the PSA settings.
  Data Validation: Validate the data in the PSA to ensure there are no integrity issues. You may need to check for duplicates or missing records.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the data processing chain has the necessary authorizations to perform the delete operation.
  Review Logs: Check the logs for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into what went wrong during the execution of the chain.
  Test Chain Execution: Try executing the data processing chain in a test environment to isolate the issue. This can help identify if the problem is with specific data or settings.
  System Resources: Ensure that the system has adequate resources (memory, CPU) to execute the data processing chain without issues.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSPC (Process Chain Maintenance) to manage and monitor your data processing chains.
  Error Logs: Check the error logs in transaction SLG1 for more detailed information about the error.
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.