How To Fix MDS_DOWN_UPLOAD018 - The analysis detected & tables affected by logical objects without AIM's

MDS_DOWN_UPLOAD018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDS_DOWN_UPLOAD - MDS Maint Ev information extractor

• Message number: 018

• Message text: The analysis detected & tables affected by logical objects without AIM's

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MDS_DOWN_UPLOAD018 - Details

• The SAP error message MDS_DOWN_UPLOAD018 indicates that there are logical objects in the system that do not have associated AIMs (Application Interface Management) for the affected tables. This typically occurs during data uploads or migrations when the system checks for consistency and integrity of the data being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing AIMs: The primary cause of this error is that certain logical objects (like tables or data structures) do not have corresponding AIMs defined in the system. AIMs are necessary for the system to understand how to handle the data associated with those logical objects.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or the structure of the tables, it may lead to inconsistencies where AIMs are not updated or created for new logical objects.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the data upload process or in the AIM setup can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check AIM Configuration: Review the AIM