How To Fix MEREP_01159 - DB operation="Clear"; upload data exists

MEREP_01159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEREP_01 - Runtime Messages for Synchronizers

• Message number: 159

• Message text: DB operation="Clear"; upload data exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEREP_01159 - DB operation="Clear"; upload data exists ?

  The SAP error message MEREP_01159 indicates that there is an issue with a database operation related to the data upload process. Specifically, the message states that a "Clear" operation cannot be performed because there is existing upload data. This typically occurs in the context of data replication or data upload processes in SAP systems, particularly in the context of SAP Data Services or SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of existing data in the target database that conflicts with the operation you are trying to perform. In this case, the "Clear" operation is intended to remove existing data before new data is uploaded, but the system has detected that there is already data present that prevents this operation from completing successfully.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Data: Verify if there is indeed existing data in the target table or database that