How To Fix RSAR026 - Data inconsistency; Partition & not deleted

RSAR026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Data inconsistency; Partition & not deleted

What causes this issue?

In table RSTSODSPART, all the requests of a partition are marked to be d
eleted logically. However, entries still exist in the partition Partno =
0. Therefore the system has not deleted the partition.

System Response

When you try to delete the partition, the system produces an error.

How to fix this error?

Check that the data in the table is consistent.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR026 - Data inconsistency; Partition & not deleted ?

  The SAP error message RSAR026 indicates a data inconsistency issue related to the deletion of partitions in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. This error typically arises when there are inconsistencies in the data stored in the InfoProvider, particularly when dealing with partitioned data.
  
  Cause:
  The error message RSAR026 usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incomplete Deletion: A partition was not completely deleted from the InfoProvider, leading to inconsistencies in the metadata or data storage.
  Data Load Issues: Problems during data loading processes can leave behind orphaned partitions or incomplete data.
  System Errors: System crashes or interruptions during data processing can lead to inconsistencies.
  Manual Changes: Manual changes to the database or InfoProvider settings that do not align with the expected structure can also cause this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSAR026 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Partition Status:
  
  Use transaction code RSA1 to access the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  Navigate to the InfoProvider in question and