How To Fix RSDRO203 - Value &1 of &2: SID entry does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDRO - ODS Update/Activation

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Value &1 of &2: SID entry does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDRO203 - Value &1 of &2: SID entry does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSDRO203 indicates that there is an issue with the SID (Surrogate ID) entry for a characteristic in the data warehouse. This error typically occurs when the system is trying to access a characteristic value that does not have a corresponding SID in the SID table. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing SID Entry: The specific value (denoted as &1) for the characteristic (denoted as &2) does not exist in the SID table. This can happen if the data has not been loaded correctly or if the characteristic value has been deleted or not yet created.
  Data Load Issues: If there was an error during the data loading process, it might not have populated the SID table correctly.
  Inconsistent Data: The data in the InfoObject might be inconsistent with the data in the SID table, leading to missing entries.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Load: Verify that the data load process for the InfoObject has been completed successfully. You can check the data load logs for any errors or warnings.
  Re-run Data Load: If the data load was incomplete or failed, re-run the data load process to ensure that all necessary SID entries are created.
  Check SID Table: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the SID table for the characteristic in question. You can also use transaction RSD1 to check the InfoObject and its SID entries.
  Activate InfoObject: If the InfoObject has been recently created or modified, ensure that it has been activated properly.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the data to ensure that all entries are valid and that there are no discrepancies between the master data and the SID table.
  Manual Entry: If the value is supposed to exist but does not, you may need to manually create the SID entry for that characteristic value, although this is less common and should be done with caution.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance), and RSMO (Monitor Data Load).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions specific to your version of SAP.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on InfoObjects and SID management for a deeper understanding of how SIDs are generated and managed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RSDRO203 error and implement a solution to resolve it.