How To Fix RS_DB_DB6544 - Distribution key for E fact table &1 differs from metadata

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 544

• Message text: Distribution key for E fact 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_DB6544 - Distribution key for E fact table &1 differs from metadata ?

  The SAP error message RS_DB_DB6544 indicates that there is a mismatch between the distribution key defined in the metadata and the actual distribution key used in the fact table (E fact table) in the database. This can occur in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environments, particularly when dealing with data modeling and data loading processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Metadata Changes: The distribution key in the metadata may have been changed after the fact table was created or populated, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Load Issues: If data was loaded into the fact table without adhering to the defined distribution key, it can cause this error.
  Manual Changes: Manual changes to the database or the underlying structures without updating the metadata can lead to discrepancies.
  Transport Issues: If the transport of changes between systems (e.g., from development to production) was not executed properly, it could lead to mismatches.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Metadata: Verify the distribution key defined in the metadata for the E