How To Fix RS_DB_DB6577 - Distribution key for PSA 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: 577

• Message text: Distribution key for PSA 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_DB6577 - Distribution key for PSA table &1 differs from metadata ?

  The SAP error message RS_DB_DB6577 indicates that there is a mismatch between the distribution key defined in the metadata of a Persistent Staging Area (PSA) table and the actual distribution key used in the database. This can occur in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environments when there are inconsistencies between the data model and the underlying database structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Metadata Changes: Changes made to the PSA table structure or distribution key in the BW system that have not been reflected in the underlying database.
  Database Issues: Issues with the database that may have led to corruption or inconsistency in the metadata.
  Transport Issues: If the PSA table was transported from one system to another, the distribution key may not have been correctly updated.
  Manual Changes: Manual changes made directly in the database without corresponding updates in the BW metadata.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Metadata: Verify the metadata of the PSA table in the BW system. Ensure that the distribution key