How To Fix RS_DB_DB6517 - Metadata for InfoCube &1 does not match table organization on database

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 517

• Message text: Metadata for InfoCube &1 does not match table organization on database

What causes this issue?

In the BW metadata, information about the table organization
(row-organized or column-organized) is stored. The information in the BW
metadata does not match the table organization on the database. For
example, the metadata might contain the information that the InfoCube is
row-organized, but the table organization on the database is
column-organized.

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 InfoCube to the desired table
organization. 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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_DB_DB6517 - Metadata for InfoCube &1 does not match table organization on database ?

  The SAP error message RS_DB_DB6517 indicates that there is a mismatch between the metadata of an InfoCube and its corresponding database table organization. This typically occurs when there have been changes made to the InfoCube structure or configuration that have not been properly reflected in the database, or if there are inconsistencies due to manual changes or system upgrades.
  Cause:
  
  Metadata Changes: Changes made to the InfoCube structure (like adding or removing characteristics or key figures) that have not been executed properly in the database.
  Database Table Issues: The database tables may have been altered manually or through a transport that did not include the necessary changes to the InfoCube metadata.
  Inconsistent Data: Data inconsistencies can arise from failed data loads or issues during data extraction.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoCube was transported from one system to another, the transport might not have included all necessary objects or might have been incomplete.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Re-activate the InfoCube: 
  
  Go to the InfoCube in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  Select the InfoCube and choose the option to "Activate" it again. This should synchronize the metadata with the database structure.
  
  
  
  Check for Inconsistencies:
  
  Use transaction RS_CHECK to check for inconsistencies in the InfoCube.
  If inconsistencies are found, follow the recommended steps to resolve them.
  
  
  
  Repair the InfoCube:
  
  If re-activation does not resolve the issue, you may need to repair the InfoCube. This can be done by using the RSADMIN transaction to execute the repair function.
  
  
  
  Data Load: 
  
  If the issue is related to data inconsistencies, consider reloading the data into the InfoCube after ensuring that the structure is correct.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs: 
  
  If the InfoCube was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate what went wrong.
  
  
  
  Database Administration: 
  
  In some cases, it may be necessary to involve your database administrator to check for any underlying database issues that could be causing the mismatch.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to this error message for specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP BW documentation for best practices on InfoCube management and troubleshooting.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RS_DB_DB6517 error and ensure that your InfoCube is functioning correctly.