How To Fix RSDMD164 - Master data for charcteristic & can not be repaired

RSDMD164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMD - Messages for master data

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Master data for charcteristic & can not be repaired

What causes this issue?

The master data tables for characteristic &V1& can not be repaired, as
there is no information on inconsistent master data values available.

System Response

The system can not initiate a repair.

How to fix this error?

Carry out a check of the master data values and then start the repair
procedure again.

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.

RSDMD164 - Details

• The SAP error message RSDMD164 indicates that there is an issue with the master data for a characteristic in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. This error typically arises when the system encounters inconsistencies or corruption in the master data for a specific characteristic, which prevents it from being repaired automatically.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The master data for the characteristic may be inconsistent or corrupted due to various reasons, such as failed data loads, incorrect data transformations, or manual data entry errors.
  Missing Data: The characteristic may reference data that is missing or has been deleted.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as modifications to the InfoObject or its attributes, can lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Use transaction codes like RSD1 (to check the InfoObject) and RSD2 (to check the master