How To Fix RSDDB362 - New characteristic values have not been indexed yet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDDB - BIA Index Objects: Activate, Fill, Delete

• Message number: 362

• Message text: New characteristic values have not been indexed yet

What causes this issue?

There are new attributes for InfoProvider characteristics. It has not
yet been possible to load these into SAP NetWeaver BW Accelerator. As
long as the attributes as not in BWA, it is not possible to access the
new transaction data, as there is a risk of data inconsistency. Rolling
up has there not completed yet.

System Response

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?

Check the messages from the application log for the characteristic
indexer jobs (object = RSDDTREX, subobject = TAGGRFILL, Ext.ID =
*NEWMD_INDEX*)

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDDB362 - New characteristic values have not been indexed yet ?

  The SAP error message RSDDB362, which states "New characteristic values have not been indexed yet," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when new data is added to a characteristic, but the system has not yet updated its index to reflect these changes. This can happen after data loads or when new values are added to master data.
  Cause:
  
  Data Load: New characteristic values have been added to the InfoObject, but the indexing process has not been executed.
  Master Data Changes: Changes in master data (like adding new values) that require re-indexing.
  Delayed Indexing: The system may not have automatically triggered the indexing process after the data load.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Re-index the Characteristic:
  
  Go to the transaction code RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance).
  Find the InfoObject that is causing the issue.
  Select the "Manage" option and then choose "Rebuild Index" or "Rebuild Master Data Index" depending on your version of SAP BW.
  Execute the re-indexing process.
  
  
  
  Check Data Load Status:
  
  Ensure that the data load process has completed successfully without errors.
  You can check the status of the data load in the Data Warehousing Workbench or using transaction RSA1.
  
  
  
  Check for InfoPackage:
  
  If you are using InfoPackages to load data, ensure that the InfoPackage is set up correctly and that it includes the necessary settings for updating master data.
  
  
  
  Run the Master Data Update:
  
  If you have made changes to the master data, you may need to run the master data update process to ensure that all changes are reflected in the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Check for Background Jobs:
  
  Sometimes, the indexing process is scheduled as a background job. Check if there are any background jobs that are responsible for indexing and ensure they are running as expected.
  
  
  
  Clear Cache:
  
  In some cases, clearing the cache for the InfoProvider can help. You can do this using transaction RSRV (Repair and Maintenance of BW Objects).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSRV: Repair and Maintenance of BW Objects
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on InfoObjects and data loading processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDDB362 error and ensure that your characteristic values are properly indexed in SAP BW.