How To Fix RSAODS108 - Timeout when generating a DDIC structure name

RSAODS108 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAODS - Messages for the operational data store

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Timeout when generating a DDIC structure name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAODS108 - Timeout when generating a DDIC structure name ?

  The SAP error message RSAODS108 indicates a timeout issue when generating a Data Dictionary (DDIC) structure name. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA environments, particularly when working with the Operational Data Store (ODS) or InfoProviders.
  
  Cause:
  The RSAODS108 error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Long Processing Time: The system may take too long to generate the DDIC structure name due to complex data models or large datasets.
  Database Performance Issues: Slow database performance or locks on database tables can lead to timeouts.
  Network Latency: High network latency between the application server and the database server can also contribute to timeout issues.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the SAP system configuration or in the BW settings can lead to performance bottlenecks.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSAODS108 timeout error, you can try the following solutions:
  
  
  Increase Timeout Settings:
  
  You can increase the timeout settings in the SAP system. This can