How To Fix RSDODSO166 - No DataStore object found matching the specified selection criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDODSO - Messages for ODS Objects

• Message number: 166

• Message text: No DataStore object found matching the specified selection criteria

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDODSO166 - No DataStore object found matching the specified selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message RSDODSO166 indicates that a DataStore Object (DSO) could not be found that matches the specified selection criteria. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to access or manipulate data in a DSO.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect DSO Name: The DSO name specified in the query or data extraction process may be incorrect or misspelled.
  DSO Not Activated: The DSO may not be activated or may be in a state that prevents it from being accessed.
  Selection Criteria Issues: The selection criteria used in the query may not match any existing records in the DSO.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the DSO.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as renaming or deleting the DSO, may lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the DSO was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly set up in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify DSO Name: Check the DSO name in the query or data extraction process to ensure it is correct.
  Check Activation Status: Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1) and verify that the DSO is activated.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria used in the query are correct and that they correspond to existing data in the DSO.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the DSO. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Review Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, ensure that the DSO is still valid and accessible.
  Re-transport DSO: If the DSO was transported, ensure that all necessary objects and settings were included in the transport request.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage and check the status of DSOs.
  Logs and Traces: Check the system logs and traces for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context for the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for best practices on managing DSOs and troubleshooting common issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSDODSO166 error and implement the appropriate solution.