How To Fix RSDODSO118 - There is already an InfoCube with the name &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDODSO - Messages for ODS Objects

• Message number: 118

• Message text: There is already an InfoCube with the name &1

What causes this issue?

You tried to create a DataStore object with the name &V1&. An InfoCube
already exists with this name. DataStore objects and InfoCubes are in
the same namespace as both receive transaction data.

System Response

The DataStore object cannot be activated.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different name.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDODSO118 - There is already an InfoCube with the name &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSDODSO118 indicates that there is already an InfoCube with the specified name in the system. This typically occurs when you attempt to create a new InfoCube with a name that is already in use, which violates the uniqueness constraint for InfoCube names in SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Name: The most common cause is that you are trying to create an InfoCube with a name that already exists in the system.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting objects from one system to another, there may be a conflict if the InfoCube already exists in the target system.
  Development and Production Environment: Sometimes, the same InfoCube might exist in both development and production environments, leading to confusion during transport or deployment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing InfoCubes: Before creating a new InfoCube, check the existing InfoCubes in the system to ensure that the name you want to use is not already taken. You can do this by navigating to the InfoProvider list in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  
  
  Rename the New InfoCube: If you find that the name is already in use, consider renaming your new InfoCube to a unique name that does not conflict with existing objects.
  
  
  Delete or Modify Existing InfoCube: If the existing InfoCube is no longer needed, you can delete it (if you have the necessary authorizations) or modify it to fit your requirements. Be cautious with this approach, as it may affect existing reports or data models.
  
  
  Transport Management: If the issue arises during a transport, ensure that the transport request does not include objects that conflict with existing ones in the target system. You may need to adjust the transport request or resolve conflicts before proceeding.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoProviders and check for existing InfoCubes.
  Naming Conventions: Establish a naming convention for InfoCubes to avoid future conflicts. This can include prefixes or suffixes that indicate the purpose or version of the InfoCube.
  Documentation: Keep documentation of all InfoCubes created in your system to help track names and avoid duplication.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDODSO118 error and successfully create or manage your InfoCubes in SAP BW.