How To Fix RSDMD221 - &1 characteristic values exist in SID, P and Q tables

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMD - Messages for master data

• Message number: 221

• Message text: &1 characteristic values exist in SID, P and Q tables

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDMD221 - &1 characteristic values exist in SID, P and Q tables ?

  The SAP error message RSDMD221 indicates that there are characteristic values that exist in the SID (Surrogate ID), P (Master Data), and Q (Transaction Data) tables, which can cause issues when trying to delete or modify certain characteristics in the data model. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when dealing with master data and its associated characteristics.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a characteristic that is still being referenced in the SID, P, or Q tables. This means that the characteristic values are still in use, and therefore, the system prevents you from making changes to maintain data integrity.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies: Use transaction codes like RSD1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the characteristic and its dependencies. You can also use the RSMD transaction to analyze the master data.
  
  
  Check SID Tables: Use the transaction SE11 to check the SID tables for the characteristic in question. You can look for entries in the SID table that correspond to the characteristic values you want to delete.
  
  
  Remove References: If you find that the characteristic values are still being used in the P and Q tables, you will need to remove those references. This may involve:
  
  Deleting or archiving the data that references the characteristic values.
  Updating the data model to remove dependencies on the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Delete Characteristic Values: Once you have ensured that there are no references to the characteristic values in the SID, P, and Q tables, you can proceed to delete or modify the characteristic values.
  
  
  Re-activate InfoObjects: If you have made changes to the InfoObjects, you may need to re-activate them to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: After making the changes, perform a data consistency check to ensure that there are no remaining issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSD1, SE11, RSMD, and RSA1 for managing InfoObjects and data models.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed steps on managing master data and characteristics in BW.
  Backup: Always ensure that you have a backup of your data before making significant changes to the data model or deleting characteristic values.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDMD221 error and manage your characteristic values effectively.