How To Fix RSDD503 - First activate the recording of BW statistics for InfoCube &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD - Message class for data manager

• Message number: 503

• Message text: First activate the recording of BW statistics for InfoCube &1

What causes this issue?

Could not propose aggregates for InfoCube &V1&, as you have not
activated the recording process for BW statistics (OLAP) when queries
are executed for this InfoCube &V1&.

System Response

Cannot add new, proposed aggregates.

How to fix this error?

Activate the recording of BW statistics (OLAP) for InfoCube &V1&.
To do this, choose <ZK>Tools</> -> <ZK>BW Statistics for InfoCubes</> in
the DataWarehousing Workbench. You arrive at the dialog box <ZK>BW
Statistics: Entry Mode</>.
Then execute at least one query.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDD503 - First activate the recording of BW statistics for InfoCube &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSDD503 indicates that the system requires the activation of BW (Business Warehouse) statistics recording for a specific InfoCube before you can proceed with certain operations, such as data loading or reporting. This is often encountered in the context of performance monitoring and optimization in SAP BW.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the BW statistics recording for the specified InfoCube has not been activated. This recording is necessary for the system to gather performance-related data, which can help in analyzing and optimizing the data processing and reporting activities.
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDD503 error, you need to activate the statistics recording for the specified InfoCube. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the SAP BW Administrator Workbench:
  
  Go to transaction code RSA1 to open the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  
  Navigate to the InfoCube:
  
  In the left navigation pane, expand the "Modeling" section and then select "InfoProviders."
  Locate the InfoCube that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Activate Statistics:
  
  Right-click on the InfoCube and select "Manage."
  In the management screen, look for the option to activate statistics. This may be under a tab or section labeled "Statistics" or "Performance."
  Activate the statistics recording for the InfoCube.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After activating the statistics, make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Retry the Operation:
  
  Once the statistics recording is activated, retry the operation that previously resulted in the RSDD503 error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Performance Monitoring: Activating statistics recording allows you to monitor the performance of data loads and queries against the InfoCube. This can help identify bottlenecks and optimize performance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance) for managing InfoProviders.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on BW statistics and performance tuning.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDD503 error and successfully activate the statistics recording for your InfoCube.