How To Fix R7B643 - External UUID key deleted

R7B643 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 643

• Message text: External UUID key deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B643 - External UUID key deleted ?

  The SAP error message R7B643 "External UUID key deleted" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when there is an issue related to the UUID (Universally Unique Identifier) that is used to identify objects in the system. This error can arise during data extraction, loading, or processing when the system cannot find the expected UUID for a particular object.
  Causes:
  
  Deleted Objects: The UUID associated with a data object (like a DataSource, InfoObject, or InfoProvider) has been deleted or is no longer valid.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the metadata or data model, possibly due to manual deletions or changes in the system.
  Transport Issues: If objects were transported between systems (e.g., from development to production), the UUIDs may not match or may have been lost during the transport process.
  System Upgrades or Changes: Changes in the system configuration or upgrades may lead to UUID mismatches.
  
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