How To Fix RS_DB_DB6546 - Distribution key for F 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: 546

• Message text: Distribution key for F 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_DB6546 - Distribution key for F fact table &1 differs from metadata ?

  The SAP error message RS_DB_DB6546 indicates that there is a mismatch between the distribution key defined in the metadata and the actual distribution key used for a fact table in the database. This can occur in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environments, particularly when dealing with InfoProviders and data modeling.
  
  Cause:
  
  Metadata Changes: The distribution key in the metadata may have been changed or not updated correctly after changes were made to the InfoProvider or the underlying data model.
  Data Load Issues: If data was loaded into the fact table without the correct distribution key, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  Manual Changes: Manual changes to the database or the InfoProvider settings that do not align with the expected configuration can also cause this error.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoProvider was transported from one system to another, the distribution key may not have been correctly transported or aligned with the target system's configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Metadata: Verify the distribution