How To Fix RS_DB_DB6566 - Metadata and index layout for &1 differ regarding primary key definition

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 566

• Message text: Metadata and index layout for &1 differ regarding primary key definition

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?

For InfoCubes, you can use transaction <NP>RSRV </>to check and repair
indexes. If this does not solve your issue, report an incident on
component BW-SYS-DB-DB6.
For BW objects other than InfoCubes, there is no index repair available.
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_DB6566 - Metadata and index layout for &1 differ regarding primary key definition ?

  The SAP error message RS_DB_DB6566 indicates that there is a mismatch between the metadata and the index layout for a specific database table or InfoObject in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. This typically occurs when the primary key definition in the metadata does not match the primary key definition in the underlying database table.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Metadata: The metadata in the BW system may have been changed (e.g., through a change in the InfoObject definition) without corresponding changes being made to the underlying database table.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), inconsistencies may arise if the transport did not include all necessary changes.
  Manual Changes: Manual changes to the database table or InfoObject definitions that were not properly synchronized can lead to this error.
  Database Issues: Corruption or issues in the database itself can also lead to discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RS_DB_DB6566 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Metadata and Database Table:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the structure of the database table and the InfoObject.
  Compare the primary key definitions in both the metadata and the database table.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Metadata:
  
  If discrepancies are found, you may need to regenerate the metadata. This can be done using transaction RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and navigating to the InfoObject or DataSource in question.
  Use the "Activate" option to regenerate the metadata.
  
  
  
  Repair the Database Table:
  
  If the database table is incorrect, you may need to adjust it to match the metadata. This could involve adding or removing fields from the primary key.
  Be cautious with direct database changes; it is advisable to perform such actions in a development or test environment first.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  Ensure that all relevant transports have been correctly applied and that there are no missing objects or changes.
  If necessary, re-transport the objects to ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Patches:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific issue. Sometimes, SAP releases fixes for known issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE14: Database Utility (for database-related operations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to InfoObjects and database table management for best practices and guidelines.
  
  
  Backup: Always ensure you have a backup of your data and configurations before making changes to the database or metadata.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RS_DB_DB6566 error in your SAP BW system.