How To Fix MDG_ANLY_SOURCES303 - Error during activation of calculationview

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_ANLY_SOURCES - Messages for MDG Analytics sources

• Message number: 303

• Message text: Error during activation of calculationview

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_ANLY_SOURCES303 - Error during activation of calculationview ?

  The SAP error message MDG_ANLY_SOURCES303 typically occurs during the activation of a calculation view in SAP HANA or SAP BW. This error indicates that there is an issue with the data source or the configuration of the calculation view that is preventing it from being activated successfully.
  Causes of the Error
  
  
  Data Source Issues: The calculation view may reference a data source that is not available, incorrectly configured, or has been deleted.
  
  
  Modeling Errors: There may be issues in the modeling of the calculation view, such as incorrect joins, missing fields, or incompatible data types.
  
  
  Dependency Problems: The calculation view may depend on other objects (like tables, views, or other calculation views) that are not activated or have errors.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the underlying data sources or to activate the calculation view.
  
  
  Syntax Errors: There could be syntax errors in the SQL script or expressions used within the calculation view.
  
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Data Sources: Verify that all data sources referenced in the calculation view are available and correctly configured. Ensure that they are activated and do not have any errors.
  
  
  Review the Calculation View: Open the calculation view in the modeling tool and check for any modeling errors. Look for issues such as:
  
  Incorrect joins or unions.
  Missing fields or measures.
  Incompatible data types.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Ensure that all dependent objects (like tables, views, or other calculation views) are activated and do not have any errors. Activate them if necessary.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data sources and to perform activation tasks.
  
  
  Debugging: If the error persists, consider using the SQL console to run the underlying SQL code of the calculation view to identify any potential issues.
  
  
  Consult Logs: Check the activation logs for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into what specifically is causing the activation to fail.
  
  
  Recreate the Calculation View: If all else fails, consider recreating the calculation view from scratch, ensuring that all configurations are correct.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the specific error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidelines on creating and activating calculation views, as well as best practices for data modeling in SAP HANA.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the MDG_ANLY_SOURCES303 error during the activation of your calculation view.