How To Fix RS_DB_DB6526 - An MDC block index does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 526

• Message text: An MDC block index does not exist

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

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_DB6526 - An MDC block index does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RS_DB_DB6526, which states "An MDC block index does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when there is an issue with the Multi-Dimensional Cube (MDC) data storage. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary index for a specific data block, which can lead to problems in data retrieval or processing.
  Causes:
  
  Corrupted Index: The index for the MDC block may be corrupted or missing due to system crashes, improper shutdowns, or data inconsistencies.
  Data Load Issues: If there were issues during data loading processes, such as interruptions or failures, it could lead to incomplete or missing indexes.
  Database Changes: Changes in the database structure or configuration that are not properly synchronized with the data model can lead to this error.
  Version Mismatch: If there are discrepancies between the versions of the database and the SAP application, it may