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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 definition of the InfoProvider and ensure it matches the actual structure in the database. You can do this by using transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the InfoProvider settings.
  Rebuild Metadata: If there are discrepancies, you may need to rebuild the metadata. This can often be done by:
  
  Going to the InfoProvider in RSA1.
  Right-clicking and selecting "Manage" or "Rebuild".
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: Ensure that all transport requests related to the InfoProvider have been correctly imported into the target system.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the InfoProvider to identify and resolve any inconsistencies. You can use transaction RSRV for this purpose.
  Data Load: If the issue is related to data loads, check the load process and ensure that it completes successfully. You may need to re-execute the data load.
  Clear and Reload Data: In some cases, it may be necessary to clear the data from the InfoProvider and reload it to ensure consistency.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSRV (Consistency Check), and others that can help in managing InfoProviders.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for best practices on managing InfoProviders and handling metadata changes.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP BW team for further assistance.