How To Fix RSCV337 - Master data '&1' in table &2 (characteristic &3) contains small letters

RSCV337 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCV - Analysis of BW objects (InfoCubes...)

• Message number: 337

• Message text: Master data '&1' in table &2 (characteristic &3) contains small letters

What causes this issue?

The master data with characteristic value '&v1&' contains small
letters. Since the characteristic value is used in the master data as a
key, this will cause problems, since capital and small letters
represent different keys on the database.

System Response

Posted transaction data for this characteristic value is possibly not
evaluated in reporting.
For example, transaction data with the name 'SMITH' and 'Smith' has
been posted. A query is now executed and thus limited to the name
'SMITH', ONLY the transaction data posted for this characteristic value
is selected. On the other hand, summarized using the name, ALL posted
transaction data is used.

How to fix this error?

You can correct all keys (convert into capitals) by starting the
correction in the entry screen with 'Repair error'. Consequently, all
dependent objects are corrected. It is possible that this can last a
long time, since a characteristic can, for example, be used in a great
many InfoCubes.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCV337 - Master data '&1' in table &2 (characteristic &3) contains small letters ?

  The SAP error message RSCV337 indicates that there is an issue with the master data in a specific table where the characteristic contains small letters. This is typically related to the data integrity and consistency rules enforced by SAP, particularly in the context of BW (Business Warehouse) or other data modeling scenarios.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because certain characteristics in SAP BW are expected to be in uppercase letters. This is often a requirement for consistency and to avoid issues with data processing, especially when it comes to reporting and analysis. The presence of lowercase letters in the master data can lead to problems in data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the master data for the specified characteristic is converted to uppercase. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify the Affected Data: Use the error message details to identify the specific master data