How To Fix RSDME703 - Data already exists in &1.ODS Update is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDME -

• Message number: 703

• Message text: Data already exists in &1.ODS Update is not possible

What causes this issue?

If you have mapped an ODS key field to a constant, then the ODS is
checked for existing data for this constant key value.
If you have not entered any constant key value, existence of any data
in the ODS is checked

System Response

The operation is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Choose the <ZK>Force deletion of data </>field in the ODS Mapping
Screen to force deletion.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDME703 - Data already exists in &1.ODS Update is not possible ?

  The SAP error message RSDME703 indicates that there is an attempt to update an ODS (Operational Data Store) object with data that already exists in the target ODS. This typically occurs during data loading processes when the system detects that the data being loaded conflicts with existing records.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Data: The data being loaded contains records that have the same key as existing records in the ODS. This can happen if the data source has duplicates or if the data extraction process is not filtering out already existing records.
  Incorrect Data Load Logic: The logic used to load data into the ODS may not be correctly handling updates or inserts, leading to conflicts.
  Data Source Issues: The source system may be sending data that has not been properly cleaned or deduplicated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Duplicates: Review the data being loaded to identify any duplicates. You can do this by querying the source data or using tools within SAP to analyze the data.
  Adjust Data Load Logic: Modify the data load process to ensure that it correctly handles existing records. This may involve:
  
  Using a delta load instead of a full load.
  Implementing logic to update existing records instead of trying to insert them.
  
  
  Data Cleansing: Ensure that the data in the source system is cleansed and does not contain duplicates before it is sent to the ODS.
  Use of Data Transfer Process (DTP): If you are using a DTP, check the settings to ensure that it is configured to handle updates correctly. You may need to set it to "Update" mode instead of "Insert" mode.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your data load process to catch and log these types of errors for further analysis.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to monitor and manage your data loads.
  Data Flow Monitoring: Use the Data Flow Monitor to check the status of your data loads and identify where the issue is occurring.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling ODS updates.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on ODS objects and data loading processes for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDME703 error and successfully load your data into the ODS.