How To Fix RSDMD294 - Delta handling: &1 Duplicate Records deleted

RSDMD294 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMD - Messages for master data

• Message number: 294

• Message text: Delta handling: &1 Duplicate Records deleted

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RSDMD294 - Details

• The SAP error message RSDMD294, which states "Delta handling: &1 Duplicate Records deleted," typically occurs in the context of data extraction and delta handling in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This message indicates that during the delta extraction process, duplicate records were found and subsequently deleted to maintain data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Records: The primary cause of this error is the presence of duplicate records in the delta queue. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Incorrectly configured data sources.
  Issues during the data load process that lead to the same record being extracted multiple times.
  Data inconsistencies in the source system.
  
  
  
  Delta Queue Issues: If the delta queue is not properly managed or if there are issues with the delta mechanism, it can lead to duplicates being present.
  
  
  Data Source Configuration: Misconfiguration of the data source in the source system or in the BW system can also lead to duplicate records being extracted.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Source