How To Fix RSDSO_TEST012 - DataStore already exists

RSDSO_TEST012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDSO_TEST - Tests

• Message number: 012

• Message text: DataStore already exists

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RSDSO_TEST012 - Details

• The SAP error message RSDSO_TEST012: DataStore already exists typically occurs when you attempt to create a DataStore Object (DSO) in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) that has the same name as an existing DSO. This can happen during the creation of a new DSO or when trying to replicate or load data into an existing DSO.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Name: The most common cause is that the DSO you are trying to create already exists in the system with the same name.
  Namespace Conflicts: If you are working in a multi-client environment or have different namespaces, there might be a conflict with the naming conventions.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting objects between systems, there might be a situation where the DSO already exists in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing DSOs: Before creating a new DSO, check the existing DataStore Objects in the system to ensure that the name you want to use is not already taken.