How To Fix RS_DB_DB6560 - Inconsistent metadata for InfoCube &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 560

• Message text: Inconsistent metadata for InfoCube &1

What causes this issue?

In the BW metadata, the field DBORDNUM is usually used to store
information about the possible use and order of each column as MDC
dimension.
For column-organized tables, however, DBORDNUM is used in the following
way: The package dimension equals 89 and all other dimensions equal 0.
For the current table, there is an inconsistency: The package dimension
equals 89, but one of the other dimensions is unequal 0.

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?

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_DB6560 - Inconsistent metadata for InfoCube &1 ?

  The SAP error message RS_DB_DB6560 indicates that there is inconsistent metadata for an InfoCube in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. This inconsistency can arise due to various reasons, such as changes in the InfoCube structure, issues during data loading, or problems with the metadata repository.
  
  Cause:
  
  Metadata Changes: If there have been changes to the InfoCube structure (like adding or removing characteristics or key figures) without proper adjustments in the metadata, inconsistencies can occur.
  Data Load Issues: If data was loaded into the InfoCube while the metadata was being changed, it could lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoCube was transported from one system to another without the corresponding metadata, inconsistencies may arise.
  Database Issues: Corruption or issues in the underlying database can also lead to metadata inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RS_DB_DB6560 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Metadata Consistency:
  
  Use transaction code RSA1 to access the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  Navigate to the InfoCube in question