How To Fix RD006 - You first need to reconcile with the InfoCatalog

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RD - CO-PA Connection to SAP BW

• Message number: 006

• Message text: You first need to reconcile with the InfoCatalog

What causes this issue?

To create a link between the fields in the operating concern and the SAP
BW InfoObjects, you need to assign the fields you selected from the
operating concern to SAP BW InfoObjects. This assignment "translates"
the field names in the CO-PA database to the SAP BW terminology.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Run the matchup with the InfoCatalog (menu "InfoSource -> InfoCatalog").

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RD006 - You first need to reconcile with the InfoCatalog ?

  The SAP error message RD006, which states "You first need to reconcile with the InfoCatalog," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is a discrepancy between the data in the InfoProvider and the data in the InfoCatalog. This error indicates that the system requires a reconciliation process to ensure that the metadata and data are consistent.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Metadata: The InfoCatalog may have outdated or inconsistent metadata compared to the InfoProvider (e.g., InfoCube, DataStore Object).
  Data Load Issues: There may have been issues during data loading processes that resulted in discrepancies.
  Changes in Data Model: Changes made to the data model (like adding or removing fields) without proper updates in the InfoCatalog can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), inconsistencies may arise if the InfoCatalog was not updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RD006 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Reconcile the InfoCatalog:
  
  Go to the transaction code RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the InfoCatalog.
  Use the option to reconcile the InfoCatalog with the InfoProvider. This may involve refreshing or regenerating the InfoCatalog.
  
  
  
  Check for Inconsistencies:
  
  Use the RS_CHECK transaction to check for inconsistencies in the InfoProvider and InfoCatalog.
  Review the results and address any inconsistencies found.
  
  
  
  Update Metadata:
  
  If there have been changes to the InfoProvider, ensure that the InfoCatalog is updated to reflect these changes.
  You may need to regenerate the InfoCatalog or manually adjust the metadata.
  
  
  
  Data Load Monitoring:
  
  Check the data load processes to ensure that they are completing successfully without errors.
  Review the logs for any issues that may have occurred during data loading.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all relevant objects were transported correctly and that the InfoCatalog is in sync with the InfoProvider in the target system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 for the Data Warehousing Workbench, RS_CHECK for consistency checks, and RSD1 for InfoObject maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the RD006 error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common errors.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on InfoProviders and InfoCatalogs for best practices in maintaining consistency and integrity in your BW/BI environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RD006 error and ensure that your InfoCatalog is properly reconciled with the InfoProvider.