How To Fix RSDD_ZA409 - Reindex physical indexes that have the wrong number of attribute items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD_ZA - Messages from TREX Aggregate Area

• Message number: 409

• Message text: Reindex physical indexes that have the wrong number of attribute items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDD_ZA409 - Reindex physical indexes that have the wrong number of attribute items ?

  The SAP error message RSDD_ZA409 indicates that there is a mismatch in the number of attribute items in the physical indexes of a DataStore Object (DSO) or InfoCube. This typically occurs when the metadata of the object has changed (for example, attributes have been added or removed) but the physical indexes have not been updated accordingly.
  Cause:
  
  Metadata Changes: Changes in the structure of the DSO or InfoCube, such as adding or deleting attributes, can lead to inconsistencies between the logical and physical representations of the data.
  Incomplete Indexing: If the reindexing process was interrupted or not completed successfully, it can result in physical indexes that do not match the expected structure.
  Data Load Issues: Problems during data loading processes can also lead to inconsistencies in the physical indexes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDD_ZA409 error, you need to reindex the affected physical indexes. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Reindexing via Transaction Code:
  
  Go to transaction code RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the DataStore Object or InfoCube that is causing the issue.
  Right-click on the object and select "Manage" or "Administration".
  Look for the option to "Rebuild Index" or "Reindex". This will trigger the reindexing process for the physical indexes.
  
  
  
  Using Transaction Code:
  
  You can also use transaction code RSD1 to access the InfoProvider.
  Select the InfoProvider and choose the option to "Rebuild Index".
  
  
  
  Check for Errors: After reindexing, check the logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate further issues.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: After reindexing, it is advisable to perform a data consistency check to ensure that the data in the DSO or InfoCube is consistent with the metadata.
  
  
  Transport Requests: If the changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the transport requests are properly moved to the production environment, and reindexing is performed there as well.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Data Warehousing and InfoProviders for best practices on managing metadata and physical indexes.
  Performance Considerations: Regularly monitor and maintain your Data Warehousing environment to prevent such issues from occurring in the future.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.