How To Fix RSDRO118 - Record mode &1 unknown (data record &2/&3/&4), activation failed

RSDRO118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDRO - ODS Update/Activation

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Record mode &1 unknown (data record &2/&3/&4), activation failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDRO118 - Record mode &1 unknown (data record &2/&3/&4), activation failed ?

  The SAP error message RSDRO118 indicates that there is an issue with the data record in the context of data activation in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environment. This error typically occurs when the system encounters an unknown record mode for a specific data record during the activation process.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Invalid Record Mode: The record mode specified in the data record is not recognized by the system. This could happen if the data source or transformation has been incorrectly configured.
  
  
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the data is being extracted may have inconsistencies or may not be properly defined.
  
  
  Transformation Errors: If there are issues in the transformation rules that map the source data to the target data model, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model (like changes in InfoObjects or InfoProviders) that are not reflected in