How To Fix RSDMDD_DELETE059 - Number of unused SIDs (these records can be deleted) : &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMDD_DELETE - Messages for Deleting Master Data

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Number of unused SIDs (these records can be deleted) : &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDMDD_DELETE059 - Number of unused SIDs (these records can be deleted) : &1. ?

  The SAP error message RSDMDD_DELETE059 indicates that there are unused SIDs (System Identifiers) in the Data Warehouse that can be deleted. This message typically arises in the context of data modeling and management within SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA environments.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system identifies that there are SIDs that are no longer in use. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Data models or InfoObjects that have been deleted or are no longer relevant.
  Changes in the data structure that render certain SIDs obsolete.
  Data loads that have not been properly managed, leading to orphaned SIDs.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Analyze the Unused SIDs:
  
  Use transaction codes like RSD1 (InfoObject maintenance) or RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to analyze the InfoObjects and their associated SIDs.
  Check the details of the unused SIDs to understand which InfoObjects they belong to.
  
  
  
  Delete Unused SIDs:
  
  You can delete the unused SIDs using the transaction RSD1 or through the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  In some cases, you may need to run a program to clean up the unused SIDs. You can use the report RSMD_DELETE_SID to delete the unused SIDs in bulk.
  
  
  
  Perform Data Consistency Checks:
  
  After deleting the unused SIDs, it is advisable to run consistency checks to ensure that the data model is intact and that there are no further issues.
  
  
  
  Regular Maintenance:
  
  Implement regular maintenance routines to check for and clean up unused SIDs to prevent this issue from recurring in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1, RSD1, and RSMD_DELETE_SID.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to SID management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on data modeling and SID management for best practices and detailed procedures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDMDD_DELETE059 error and maintain a clean and efficient data model in your SAP BW environment.