How To Fix RS_SMA504 - Skipping step &3 table &1 , since the schema &2 is not the BW schema

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_SMA -

• Message number: 504

• Message text: Skipping step &3 table &1 , since the schema &2 is not the BW schema

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_SMA504 - Skipping step &3 table &1 , since the schema &2 is not the BW schema ?

  The SAP error message RS_SMA504 indicates that a specific step in a process chain is being skipped because the table being referenced does not belong to the BW (Business Warehouse) schema. This typically occurs during data loading or transformation processes in SAP BW when the system expects a certain schema but finds a different one.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Schema Mismatch: The error arises when the system identifies that the table specified in the process chain does not belong to the expected BW schema. This can happen if:
  
  The table is part of a different database schema.
  The table has been incorrectly configured or is not part of the BW data model.
  There may be a misconfiguration in the process chain or data flow.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Table Reference: The process chain might be referencing a table that is not intended for the BW process, leading to the system skipping the step.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table Configuration: Verify that the table referenced in the