How To Fix RS_DB_DB6538 - Distribution key for active DSO table &1 differs from metadata

RS_DB_DB6538 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 538

• Message text: Distribution key for active DSO table &1 differs from 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?

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_DB6538 - Distribution key for active DSO table &1 differs from metadata ?

  The SAP error message RS_DB_DB6538 indicates that there is a mismatch between the distribution key of an active DataStore Object (DSO) table and its metadata. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there are inconsistencies between the database table structure and the metadata defined in the BW system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Metadata Changes: Changes made to the DSO structure (like adding or removing fields) without properly updating the database can lead to this error.
  Database Operations: Direct database operations (like manual changes or incorrect data loads) that affect the DSO table can cause discrepancies.
  Transport Issues: If the DSO was transported from one system to another, and the transport did not include all necessary changes, this can lead to inconsistencies.
  System Upgrades: Upgrading the SAP system or applying patches might lead to changes in how the DSO is managed, potentially causing mismatches.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Metadata: Verify the metadata of the DSO in the SAP