How To Fix RSBOBJDS006 - DataStore name cannot be changed if DataSources exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBOBJDS - Integration of Business Objects Data Services

• Message number: 006

• Message text: DataStore name cannot be changed if DataSources exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBOBJDS006 - DataStore name cannot be changed if DataSources exist ?

  The SAP error message RSBOBJDS006 indicates that you are trying to change the name of a DataStore Object (DSO) in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) while there are still existing DataSources associated with that DSO. This is a restriction in SAP BW to maintain data integrity and consistency.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the DataStore Object you are attempting to rename has one or more DataSources linked to it. In SAP BW, DataSources are used to extract data from various sources into the DataStore Object, and renaming the DSO while DataSources are still associated with it can lead to inconsistencies.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Associated DataSources:
  
  Check which DataSources are linked to the DataStore Object. You can do this by navigating to the DataStore Object in the SAP BW modeling tools and looking for the associated DataSources.
  
  
  
  Remove or Modify DataSources:
  
  If you need to rename the DSO, you will first have to either delete the associated DataSources or modify them to point to a different DSO. 
  If you choose to delete the DataSources, ensure that you do not need them for any ongoing data extraction processes.
  
  
  
  Rename the DataStore Object:
  
  Once all associated DataSources have been removed or modified, you can proceed to rename the DataStore Object.
  
  
  
  Recreate DataSources (if necessary):
  
  If you need the DataSources after renaming the DSO, you may need to recreate them or adjust their settings to point to the newly renamed DSO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  DataStore Object (DSO): A DSO is a storage object in SAP BW that allows for the storage of detailed transactional data. It is used for reporting and analysis.
  DataSource: A DataSource is a structure that defines the data to be extracted from a source system into SAP BW. It can be linked to various data sources, including SAP ERP, flat files, and other databases.
  SAP BW Modeling Tools: These tools are used for designing and managing data models in SAP BW, including DataStore Objects and DataSources.
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always check for dependencies before making changes to DataStore Objects or DataSources.
  Document any changes made to DataStore Objects and their associated DataSources to maintain clarity in your data model.
  Consider the impact of renaming on existing reports and queries that may rely on the original names.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSBOBJDS006 error and successfully rename your DataStore Object.