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

RSDODSO118 - Overview

• 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