How To Fix RSBPCA_EXCEPTION017 - Could not convert SID for &1 in InfoObject &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBPCA_EXCEPTION -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Could not convert SID for &1 in InfoObject &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPCA_EXCEPTION017 - Could not convert SID for &1 in InfoObject &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSBPCA_EXCEPTION017 indicates that there is an issue with converting a SID (Surrogate ID) for a specific InfoObject in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error typically arises during data loading or processing when the system is unable to find or convert the SID for a particular characteristic.
  Causes:
  
  Missing SID: The SID for the specified InfoObject may not exist in the SID table. This can happen if the data has not been loaded correctly or if there are inconsistencies in the data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being loaded, such as invalid or unexpected values that do not match the existing entries in the master data.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the InfoObject may not be properly maintained or may be incomplete, leading to the inability to generate or find the required SID.
  Data Type Mismatch: There could