How To Fix RSDMD264 - Characteristic & : Reconstruction of X or Y table failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMD - Messages for master data

• Message number: 264

• Message text: Characteristic & : Reconstruction of X or Y table failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDMD264 - Characteristic & : Reconstruction of X or Y table failed ?

  The SAP error message RSDMD264 indicates that there was a failure in the reconstruction of the X or Y table for a characteristic in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error typically arises during the process of data modeling or when trying to activate or transport InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or other data structures.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from reconstructing the tables.
  Missing or Corrupted Data: The underlying data for the characteristic may be missing or corrupted.
  Incorrect Settings: Configuration settings for the characteristic or InfoObject may be incorrect.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues, such as locks or corruption in the database tables.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Use transaction codes like RSA1 to check the consistency of the data and the InfoObjects. You can also use the "Check" function in the InfoObject maintenance screen.
  Rebuild the X/Y Tables: You can try to manually rebuild the X and Y tables. This can often be done by reactivating the InfoObject or InfoProvider.
  Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate what went wrong.
  Database Check: Perform a database check to ensure that there are no locks or corruption. You may need to work with your database administrator for this.
  Recreate the Characteristic: If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider recreating the characteristic. This should be done with caution and ideally in a development environment first.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance), and RSCUSTV10 (Customizing for BW).
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to InfoObjects and data modeling in BW for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance.