How To Fix RS_DB_DB6533 - MDC definition on package found for &1, does not match metadata

RS_DB_DB6533 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 533

• Message text: MDC definition on package found for &1, does not match metadata

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?

Open a customer ticket 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_DB6533 - MDC definition on package found for &1, does not match metadata ?

  The SAP error message RS_DB_DB6533 indicates that there is a mismatch between the metadata of a Multi-Dimensional Cube (MDC) definition and the actual data stored in the database for a specific package. This can occur in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environments when there are inconsistencies in the data model or when changes have been made to the structure of the InfoProvider without properly updating the associated metadata.
  
  Cause:
  
  Metadata Changes: Changes made to the InfoObject or InfoProvider structure (like adding or removing fields) without updating the metadata can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the transport of changes was not executed correctly, it might lead to inconsistencies between the development and production environments.
  Data Load Issues: If data loads were interrupted or failed, it could leave the data in an inconsistent state.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the same InfoProvider, it can lead to confusion and mismatches.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Metadata: Verify the metadata