How To Fix RS_PSA_DEL004 - &1 PSAs excluded from selection subset

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_PSA_DEL -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: &1 PSAs excluded from selection subset

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_PSA_DEL004 - &1 PSAs excluded from selection subset ?

  The SAP error message RS_PSA_DEL004 indicates that a certain number of Persistent Staging Area (PSA) records have been excluded from a selection subset during a data deletion process. This typically occurs in the context of data management in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to delete data from the PSA.
  Cause:
  The error message can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Data Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you have defined for the deletion process may not match any records in the PSA, leading to exclusions.
  Data Locking: If the data is currently being accessed or locked by another process, it may not be available for deletion.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity or consistency in the PSA that prevent certain records from being selected for deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to delete certain records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria you are using for the deletion. Ensure that they are correctly defined and that they match the records you intend to delete.
  
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the PSA data. If there are locks, you may need to wait for the other processes to complete or resolve the locks.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the PSA data. You can use transaction codes like RSA1 to access the Data Warehousing Workbench and check for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the deletion has the necessary authorizations to delete records from the PSA. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Log Analysis: Check the logs for more detailed information about the exclusion. This can provide insights into why certain records were excluded.
  
  
  Manual Deletion: If the automated process continues to fail, consider manually deleting the records that are causing issues, if feasible.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), SM12 (Lock Entries), and ST22 (Dump Analysis) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on PSA management and data deletion processes for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.