How To Fix RSDSO_UPDATE037 - ... Characteristic constant check: failed, found &1 records with errors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDSO_UPDATE -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: ... Characteristic constant check: failed, found &1 records with errors

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDSO_UPDATE037 - ... Characteristic constant check: failed, found &1 records with errors ?

  The SAP error message RSDSO_UPDATE037 indicates that there is an issue with the characteristic constant check during the update of a DataStore Object (DSO). Specifically, it means that the system found a certain number of records (indicated by &1) that have errors related to the characteristic constants.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Data Quality Issues: The records being processed may contain invalid or inconsistent data that does not meet the defined characteristics or constraints in the DSO.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Characteristic Values: The records may have missing values for required characteristics or may contain values that do not match the expected format or domain.
  
  
  Data Type Mismatches: There may be a mismatch between the data types of the incoming data and the expected data types in the DSO.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: The data being loaded may not conform to the rules defined in the DSO, such as unique constraints or referential integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Error Log: Review the detailed error log to identify which records are causing the issue. This can usually be found in the Data Transfer Monitor (transaction code RSA1).
  
  
  Analyze the Problematic Records: Once you identify the records with errors, analyze them to understand what is wrong. Look for missing values, incorrect formats, or any other inconsistencies.
  
  
  Data Cleansing: Cleanse the data by correcting the identified issues. This may involve updating the source data, transforming it to meet the DSO requirements, or removing invalid records.
  
  
  Adjust DSO Settings: If necessary, review the DSO settings to ensure that they align with the incoming data. This may include adjusting the characteristic definitions, data types, or constraints.
  
  
  Re-run the Data Load: After making the necessary corrections, re-run the data load process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Use Data Quality Tools: Consider using data quality tools or features within SAP to help identify and rectify data issues before loading.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and RSMO (Monitor Data Load) to monitor and manage data loads.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for best practices on data loading and DSO management to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issues causing the RSDSO_UPDATE037 error.