How To Fix RSBPCA_EXCEPTION219 - Dimension &1 in aggregation level &2 does not exist in aggr. level &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBPCA_EXCEPTION -

• Message number: 219

• Message text: Dimension &1 in aggregation level &2 does not exist in aggr. level &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPCA_EXCEPTION219 - Dimension &1 in aggregation level &2 does not exist in aggr. level &3 ?

  The SAP error message RSBPCA_EXCEPTION219 indicates that there is a problem with the aggregation levels in your SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. Specifically, it means that a dimension specified in the aggregation level does not exist in the target aggregation level.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Dimension: The dimension specified in the aggregation level &1 is not included in the aggregation level &3. This can happen if the aggregation levels were not properly defined or if there were changes made to the dimensions after the aggregation levels were created.
  
  
  Inconsistent Aggregation Levels: If the aggregation levels are not consistent with each other, such as when one level is expected to have certain dimensions that are not present in another level, this error can occur.
  
  
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model, such as adding or removing dimensions from InfoObjects or InfoCubes, can lead to this error if the aggregation levels are not updated accordingly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Aggregation Levels: Verify the definitions of the aggregation levels involved. Ensure that the dimensions in aggregation level &1 are also present in aggregation level &3. You can do this by navigating to the aggregation level definitions in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  
  
  Update Aggregation Levels: If you find that dimensions are missing, you may need to update the aggregation levels to include the necessary dimensions. This can be done by editing the aggregation level in the SAP BW modeling environment.
  
  
  Rebuild Aggregation Levels: If the aggregation levels are significantly out of sync, consider rebuilding them. This may involve deleting and recreating the aggregation levels to ensure they are correctly aligned with the current data model.
  
  
  Check for Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, ensure that all related objects (like InfoObjects, InfoCubes, and DSO) are updated and consistent with the aggregation levels.
  
  
  Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport of changes, ensure that all related objects were transported correctly and that there are no inconsistencies between the development and production environments.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check and manage your InfoProviders and aggregation levels.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on aggregation levels and dimensions in BW.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSBPCA_EXCEPTION219 error in your SAP BW system.