How To Fix RSCV700 - Dimensions for InfoCube &1 contain unused entries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 700

• Message text: Dimensions for InfoCube &1 contain unused entries

What causes this issue?

The dimensions for InfoCube &v1& were checked to see if they contain
IDs that are not used anymore. No facts refer to the IDs anymore.
IDs such as these were found.
&v1&

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You can delete the IDs that are not used anymore by starting the repair
(initial screen transaction RSRV, pushbutton 'Remove error')..

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCV700 - Dimensions for InfoCube &1 contain unused entries ?

  The SAP error message RSCV700 indicates that there are unused entries in the dimensions of an InfoCube. This typically occurs when there are dimension entries that are not linked to any fact data in the InfoCube, which can lead to inefficiencies and potential issues in reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Unused Dimension Entries: The primary cause of this error is that there are dimension entries that do not have any associated fact data. This can happen due to data loading issues, incorrect data modeling, or changes in the data structure that have not been reflected in the InfoCube.
  Data Deletion: If data has been deleted from the InfoCube but the corresponding dimension entries remain, this can also lead to unused entries.
  Inconsistent Data: Changes in the source data or the data extraction process may lead to inconsistencies, resulting in dimensions that are no longer relevant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSCV700 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Analyze the Dimension Entries:
  
  Use transaction code RSA1 to access the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  Navigate to the InfoCube in question and check the dimensions to identify which entries are unused.
  
  
  
  Delete Unused Entries:
  
  You can delete the unused entries directly from the dimension. This can be done using the RSMD transaction or through the InfoCube maintenance options.
  Ensure that you have a backup of your data before performing deletions.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the InfoCube:
  
  If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the InfoCube. This can be done by deleting the InfoCube and reloading the data, ensuring that all dimensions are correctly populated.
  
  
  
  Check Data Load Processes:
  
  Review the data load processes to ensure that they are functioning correctly and that they are populating the dimensions as expected.
  Make sure that the data extraction and transformation processes are aligned with the current data model.
  
  
  
  Use the InfoCube Repair Tool:
  
  SAP provides tools to repair InfoCubes. You can use the RSBATCH transaction to run a repair job that can help clean up unused entries.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSMD: InfoCube Maintenance
  RSBATCH: Batch Processing for InfoCubes
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoCubes and dimension management.
  Performance Considerations: Keeping dimensions clean and free of unused entries can improve the performance of queries and reports that rely on the InfoCube.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSCV700 error and maintain the integrity of your InfoCube data.