How To Fix RS_DB_DB6548 - DSO &1: Non-unique index &2 is defined as unique in metadata

RS_DB_DB6548 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 548

• Message text: DSO &1: Non-unique index &2 is defined as unique in metadata

What causes this issue?

For this DataStore object, an attempt was made to create a unique
user-defined index. However, there was already a distribution key with
the same fields available. The system therefore created the user-defined
index as non-unique.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

This is normal Db2 behavior. No action is required.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RS_DB_DB6548 - Details

• The SAP error message RS_DB_DB6548 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the metadata definition of a DataStore Object (DSO) and the actual data in the database. Specifically, it suggests that a non-unique index is defined as unique in the metadata for the DSO. This can lead to issues when trying to load or process data in the DSO.
  
  Cause:
  
  Metadata Mismatch: The metadata for the DSO indicates that a certain index should be unique, but the actual data in the DSO contains duplicate entries for that index.
  Data Load Issues: If data was loaded into the DSO without proper checks for uniqueness, it could lead to this error.
  Changes in Data Model: If the DSO was modified (e.g., fields were added or changed) without properly adjusting the data or the metadata, this could lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data for Duplicates:
  
  Query the DSO table in the database to identify any duplicate entries that violate the