How To Fix RSDODSO209 - DataStore object &1 exists already

RSDODSO209 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDODSO - Messages for ODS Objects

• Message number: 209

• Message text: DataStore object &1 exists already

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDODSO209 - DataStore object &1 exists already ?

  The SAP error message RSDODSO209 indicates that you are trying to create a DataStore Object (DSO) with a name that already exists in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you attempt to create a new DSO with a name that is already in use.
  
  Cause:
  
  The primary cause of this error is that the DataStore Object name you are trying to use is already taken by an existing DSO in the SAP BW system. Each DSO must have a unique name within the same InfoArea.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing DSOs: 
  
  Before creating a new DSO, check the existing DataStore Objects in the relevant InfoArea to see if the name you want to use is already in use.
  You can do this by navigating to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1) and looking under the InfoArea where you want to create the DSO.
  
  
  
  Choose a Different Name: 
  
  If