How To Fix R7B262 - Error while generating SIDs for the characteristic values in DS object &1


R7B262 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: R7B - BW Metadata (InfoCube, InfoObject, InfoObject catalog)

  • Message number: 262

  • Message text: Error while generating SIDs for the characteristic values in DS object &1

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B262 - Error while generating SIDs for the characteristic values in DS object &1 ?
    The SAP error message R7B262, which states "Error while generating SIDs for the characteristic values in DS object &1," typically occurs in the context of Data Warehousing, particularly when working with DataStore Objects (DSOs) in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error indicates that there was a problem during the generation of Surrogate IDs (SIDs) for the characteristic values in the specified DataStore Object.
    Causes:
    
    Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data being loaded into the DataStore Object, such as duplicate entries or invalid data formats.
    Database Constraints: The underlying database may have constraints that are being violated, such as primary key or unique constraints.
    Memory Issues: Insufficient memory or resources allocated to the SAP BW system can lead to failures during processing.
    Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the DataStore Object or the InfoObject definitions can lead to issues when generating SIDs.
    Data Type Mismatches: Mismatches between the data types defined in the InfoObjects

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