How To Fix RSDODSO182 - Index &1 contains InfoObject &2 twice

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDODSO - Messages for ODS Objects

• Message number: 182

• Message text: Index &1 contains InfoObject &2 twice

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDODSO182 - Index &1 contains InfoObject &2 twice ?

  The SAP error message RSDODSO182 indicates that there is a duplicate entry of an InfoObject in the index of a DataStore Object (DSO). This typically occurs when the same InfoObject is defined more than once in the structure of the DSO, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate InfoObject Definition: The most common cause of this error is that the same InfoObject has been added multiple times to the DSO structure.
  Incorrect Data Model: Sometimes, the data model may have been incorrectly designed, leading to the inclusion of the same InfoObject in different contexts.
  Transport Issues: If the DSO was transported from one system to another, there might have been issues during the transport that caused duplicates.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check DSO Structure:
  
  Go to the DataStore Object in the SAP BW system.
  Check the structure of the DSO to see if the InfoObject mentioned in the error message appears more than once.
  If you find duplicates, remove the extra occurrences of the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Index:
  
  After correcting the structure, you may need to rebuild the index for the DSO. This can usually be done through the Data Warehousing Workbench or by using transaction codes like RSA1.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the DSO was recently transported, check the transport logs for any issues. You may need to re-transport the DSO or correct the structure in the target system.
  
  
  
  Activate DSO:
  
  After making the necessary changes, activate the DSO again to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  Once the DSO is activated, perform a test load to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage your DSO and check its structure.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on DataStore Objects and InfoObjects for best practices in designing your data model.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDODSO182 error and ensure that your DSO is functioning correctly.