How To Fix RSDSO_ROLLBACK156 - Instance &1 of variant &2 is not a valid request and will be skipped

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDSO_ROLLBACK -

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Instance &1 of variant &2 is not a valid request and will be skipped

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDSO_ROLLBACK156 - Instance &1 of variant &2 is not a valid request and will be skipped ?

  The SAP error message RSDSO_ROLLBACK156 indicates that there is an issue with a specific instance of a variant in the DataStore Object (DSO) that is not valid and will be skipped during processing. This error typically occurs during data loading or data processing in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA environments.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Invalid Data Request: The specific request instance may have been deleted or is no longer valid due to changes in the underlying data model or data source.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the request from being processed correctly.
  Request Status: The request might be in a status that does not allow it to be processed (e.g., it could be marked as "Cancelled" or "Error").
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the request may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data or the request.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues related to the DSO or the underlying database that prevent the request from being processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Request Status: Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench and check the status of the request in the DSO. If the request is in an error state, you may need to delete or reprocess it.
  
  
  Validate Data: Ensure that the data being loaded into the DSO is consistent and meets all the requirements. Check for any data quality issues that may be causing the request to fail.
  
  
  Reprocess the Request: If the request is valid but still causing issues, try to reprocess it. You can do this by selecting the request and choosing the option to "Reprocess" or "Load Again."
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the request has the necessary authorizations to access the DSO and the data being processed.
  
  
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context about why the request is being skipped.
  
  
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further investigation. They may need to check for any underlying technical issues with the DSO or the database.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage and monitor your DSOs and data requests.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP BW documentation for best practices on managing DataStore Objects and handling data loading processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.