How To Fix RS2HANA_VIEW029 - Check consistency of external SAP HANA view for all BW objects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_VIEW - HANA Views for BW Objects

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Check consistency of external SAP HANA view for all BW objects

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_VIEW029 - Check consistency of external SAP HANA view for all BW objects ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_VIEW029 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the external SAP HANA view for BW (Business Warehouse) objects. This error typically arises when there are discrepancies between the BW objects and the corresponding HANA views that are supposed to represent them.
  Cause
  The inconsistency can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Changes in BW Objects: If there have been changes to the BW objects (like InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or Queries) that are not reflected in the HANA views, this can lead to inconsistencies.
  HANA View Deletion or Modification: If the HANA views have been deleted or modified outside of the BW system, this can cause the error.
  Transport Issues: If the transport of BW objects to the HANA system was not successful or was incomplete, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  Version Mismatch: If there are version mismatches between the BW and HANA systems, this can also trigger the error.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the RS2HANA_VIEW029 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Consistency: Use the transaction code RS2HANA_VIEW to check the consistency of the external HANA views. This transaction will help you identify which objects are inconsistent.
  
  
  Recreate HANA Views: If inconsistencies are found, you may need to recreate the HANA views. This can be done by:
  
  Deleting the existing HANA views that are inconsistent.
  Re-executing the BW object activation process, which will regenerate the HANA views.
  
  
  
  Transport BW Objects: Ensure that all necessary BW objects have been transported correctly to the HANA system. If there are missing objects, transport them again.
  
  
  Check for Modifications: Review any recent changes made to the BW objects or HANA views. If changes were made directly in HANA, consider reverting them or ensuring they are aligned with the BW definitions.
  
  
  System Logs: Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the inconsistency.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for BW on HANA to ensure that all configurations are correct.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like RS2HANA_VIEW for checking HANA views and RSA1 for accessing the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  SAP BW on HANA: Understanding the architecture and how BW integrates with HANA can provide insights into potential issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the RS2HANA_VIEW029 error. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.