How To Fix RSDODSO189 - DataStore object &1 is updated directly -> BEx Reporting switched off

RSDODSO189 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDODSO - Messages for ODS Objects

• Message number: 189

• Message text: DataStore object &1 is updated directly -> BEx Reporting switched off

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RSDODSO189 - Details

• The SAP error message RSDODSO189 indicates that a DataStore Object (DSO) is being updated directly, which leads to the deactivation of Business Explorer (BEx) reporting for that DSO. This is a safeguard mechanism in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) to ensure data integrity and consistency in reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the DSO is being updated directly through methods that bypass the standard data loading processes. This can happen due to:
  
  Direct database updates (e.g., using SQL commands).
  Using non-standard data loading methods that do not adhere to the BW data flow.
  Changes made to the DSO that are not captured through the standard ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue and re-enable BEx reporting for the DSO, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Direct Updates: Check if there are any direct updates being made to the DSO. This can include reviewing custom programs, scripts, or any direct database access.
  
  
  Stop Direct