How To Fix RS_DB_DB6511 - DSO has inconsistent table layout

RS_DB_DB6511 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_DB_DB6 - DB6-Specific Messages in SAP BW

• Message number: 511

• Message text: DSO has inconsistent table layout

What causes this issue?

For DataStore objects (DSOs), only the active table can be
column-organized. You are getting this error message because the
activation queue table or the change log table is column-organized,
which is an invalid table organization.

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?

Use program <NP>DB6CONV </>to convert the DSO to column-organized. For
more information about <NP>DB6CONV</>, see SAP Note 1513862.
If you cannot solve the issue using <NP>DB6CONV</>, report an incident
on component BW-SYS-DB-DB6.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RS_DB_DB6511 - Details

• The SAP error message RS_DB_DB6511 indicates that a DataStore Object (DSO) has an inconsistent table layout. This typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the structure of the DSO in the database and the structure defined in the SAP BW system. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Changes in DSO Structure: If the DSO structure has been modified (e.g., adding or removing fields) without properly adjusting the database tables, inconsistencies can arise.
  Transport Issues: If the DSO was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) and the transport did not include all necessary changes, this can lead to inconsistencies.
  Database Issues: Corruption or issues in the underlying database tables can also lead to this error.
  Manual Changes: Any manual changes made directly in the database tables (bypassing SAP) can cause inconsistencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check DSO Structure: Verify the structure of the DSO in the SAP BW