How To Fix RSDRO306 - There are more than 10 char. values that could NOT be assigned a SID

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDRO - ODS Update/Activation

• Message number: 306

• Message text: There are more than 10 char. values that could NOT be assigned a SID

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

No additional logs are written for the additional errors.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDRO306 - There are more than 10 char. values that could NOT be assigned a SID ?

  The SAP error message RSDRO306 indicates that there are more than 10 characteristic values in a characteristic that could not be assigned a SID (Surrogate ID). This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when loading data into InfoObjects, particularly when the system encounters issues with the mapping of characteristic values to their corresponding SIDs.
  Causes:
  
  
  Too Many Unique Values: The characteristic has more than 10 unique values that are not yet assigned a SID. This can happen if the data being loaded contains many distinct values that have not been previously defined in the master data.
  
  
  Master Data Not Loaded: The master data for the characteristic may not have been loaded or activated, which means that the system cannot find existing SIDs for the new values.
  
  
  Data Quality Issues: There may be issues with the data quality, such as leading/trailing spaces, inconsistent casing, or special characters that prevent the system from recognizing the values.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The InfoObject may not be properly configured to handle the incoming data, or there may be issues with the data source.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Load Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the characteristic is loaded and activated before loading the transactional data. This will allow the system to assign SIDs to the characteristic values.
  
  
  Check Data Quality: Review the data being loaded for any inconsistencies or formatting issues. Clean the data to ensure that it matches the expected format for the characteristic.
  
  
  Increase SID Assignment Limit: If necessary, you can adjust the settings in the InfoObject to allow for more than 10 values to be assigned SIDs. However, this should be done with caution and understanding of the implications.
  
  
  Use a Data Transfer Process (DTP): If you are using a DTP to load data, ensure that it is correctly configured to handle the characteristic values and that it is set to update the master data.
  
  
  Check for Existing SIDs: Use transaction RSD1 to check the InfoObject and see if the existing SIDs are correctly assigned. You can also use transaction RSD3 to analyze the SID table.
  
  
  Reprocess the Data Load: After addressing the above issues, reprocess the data load to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance
  RSD3: SID table analysis
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP BW documentation for best practices on loading master data and handling characteristic values.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDRO306 error and successfully load your data into SAP BW.