How To Fix RSDMD151 - Data record &: Language key is blank.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMD - Messages for master data

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Data record &: Language key is blank.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDMD151 - Data record &: Language key is blank. ?

  The SAP error message RSDMD151, which states "Data record &: Language key is blank," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the language key in the master data or text data records. This error indicates that a required language key field is missing or not populated correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Key: The language key field in the master data or text data is not filled in. This can happen if the data was loaded without specifying a language or if the data source does not provide a language key.
  Data Source Issues: The source from which the data is being loaded may not have the necessary language information.
  Data Model Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the InfoObject or the data model that does not enforce the requirement for a language key.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Source: Ensure that the data source from which you are loading the data includes the language key. If it does not, you may need to modify the data extraction process to include this information.
  Update Master Data: If you have existing master data records that are missing the language key, you may need to update these records to include the appropriate language key.
  Data Load Process: Review the data load process (e.g., InfoPackage, DTP) to ensure that it is correctly configured to handle language keys. Make sure that the transformation rules are set up to map the language key correctly.
  Check InfoObject Settings: Verify the settings of the InfoObject in the SAP BW system. Ensure that the language key is marked as a required field if it is necessary for your data model.
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks before loading data into the BW system to catch any records with missing language keys.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to this error message for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP BW documentation regarding master data management and language keys to understand how they should be configured and used.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to analyze the InfoObjects and data flows involved.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the data load process to identify where the language key is being lost or not populated.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDMD151 error and ensure that your data records have the necessary language keys populated.