How To Fix RS_ADSO_MODEL019 - SID determination mode '&1' for field &2 not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_ADSO_MODEL - Messages related to the Datastore Object Backend

• Message number: 019

• Message text: SID determination mode '&1' for field &2 not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_ADSO_MODEL019 - SID determination mode '&1' for field &2 not valid ?

  The SAP error message RS_ADSO_MODEL019 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with Advanced DataStore Objects (ADSO). This error indicates that there is an issue with the SID (Surrogate ID) determination mode for a specific field in the ADSO model.
  Cause:
  The error message RS_ADSO_MODEL019 is triggered when the SID determination mode specified for a field is not valid. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The SID determination mode for the field may not be set correctly in the ADSO settings.
  Field Type Mismatch: The field for which the SID determination mode is being set may not be compatible with the specified mode.
  Missing SID Table: If the SID table for the field is not defined or is missing, it can lead to this error.
  Data Model Changes: Changes made to the data model or the underlying InfoObject may not be reflected correctly in the ADSO configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RS_ADSO_MODEL019 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check SID Determination Mode:
  
  Go to the ADSO definition in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Verify the SID determination mode set for the field in question. Ensure that it is set to a valid mode (e.g., "SID", "Text", "Key", etc.) based on the field's characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Field Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the field is correctly defined in the ADSO and that its data type matches the expected SID determination mode.
  If the field is a characteristic, check its InfoObject settings to ensure it is configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Validate SID Table:
  
  Check if the SID table for the field is defined and active. If it is missing, you may need to create or activate it.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the ADSO:
  
  If changes were made to the data model or InfoObjects, consider rebuilding the ADSO to ensure that all configurations are up to date.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the error occurred after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ADSO and SID determination for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply to your version of SAP BW.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  BW Modeling Tools: Familiarize yourself with the BW Modeling Tools and their functionalities, as they provide a user-friendly interface for managing ADSOs and their configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RS_ADSO_MODEL019 error in your SAP BW environment.