How To Fix RSBBS506 - Source and target are unique

RSBBS506 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBBS - BW: Reports-Reports-Interface

• Message number: 506

• Message text: Source and target are unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBBS506 - Source and target are unique ?

  The SAP error message RSBBS506 ("Source and target are unique") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to create or modify a data transfer process (DTP) or a data source that involves a unique source and target combination. This error indicates that the system has detected a conflict where the source and target are expected to be unique, but they are not.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are duplicate entries in the source or target data that violate the uniqueness constraint.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the data source or target might not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in the data transfer process.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data model, such as multiple InfoObjects or InfoProviders being incorrectly linked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Duplicates: Review the data in both the source and target to ensure