How To Fix RS_DB_DB6559 - InfoCube &1: There are more than three MDC dimensions in metadata

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 559

• Message text: InfoCube &1: There are more than three MDC dimensions in metadata

What causes this issue?

While it is technically possible to use more than three MDC dimensions,
we recommend that you don't. Using more than three MDC dimensions can
lead to excessive table growth.

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?

Consider carefully whether you need these dimensions.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_DB_DB6559 - InfoCube &1: There are more than three MDC dimensions in metadata ?

  The SAP error message RS_DB_DB6559 indicates that there are more than three Multi-Dimensional Cube (MDC) dimensions defined in the metadata for a specific InfoCube. This is a limitation in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system, where the maximum number of MDC dimensions allowed is three. When this limit is exceeded, the system generates this error message.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the configuration of the InfoCube, where more than three dimensions have been defined. This can happen during the design phase of the InfoCube when additional dimensions are added without considering the limitations imposed by the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to reduce the number of MDC dimensions in the InfoCube to three or fewer. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Review the InfoCube Design: Open the InfoCube in the Data Warehousing Workbench (RSA1) and review the dimensions that have been defined.
  
  
  Identify Unnecessary Dimensions: Determine if any of