How To Fix RSDS181 - Caution when loading without using PSA

RSDS181 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDS - New DataSource

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Caution when loading without using PSA

What causes this issue?

If you load data without using the PSA, the direct access extractor is
used. Certain restrictions are to be observed.

System Response

Warning. The system continues to execute the function.

How to fix this error?

Note the restrictions <DS:DE.RSDS_NOPSA>described here</> when you use
this function. In the source system, check whether the named
prerequisites are met.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDS181 - Caution when loading without using PSA ?

  The SAP error message RSDS181 indicates a caution when loading data into a Data Warehouse without using the Persistent Staging Area (PSA). This warning typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) data loading processes, particularly when using DataSources to load data directly into InfoProviders without first storing it in the PSA.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of the RSDS181 warning is that loading data directly into InfoProviders (like InfoCubes or DataStore Objects) without utilizing the PSA can lead to several issues, including:
  
  Data Integrity Risks: If there are errors during the data load, it may be difficult to identify and correct them since there is no intermediate storage (PSA) to review the raw data.
  Performance Issues: Direct loading can sometimes lead to performance bottlenecks, especially if the data volume is large.
  Lack of Error Handling: Without the PSA, you lose the ability to perform detailed error handling and data validation before the data