How To Fix RSDU_REPART673 - Shadow table &1 cannot be deleted from DDIC and database

RSDU_REPART673 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDU_REPART - Messages for Repartitioning InfoProviders

• Message number: 673

• Message text: Shadow table &1 cannot be deleted from DDIC and database

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RSDU_REPART673 - Details

• The SAP error message RSDU_REPART673 indicates that a shadow table cannot be deleted from the Data Dictionary (DDIC) and the database. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there are issues related to the data model, particularly with InfoProviders or InfoObjects that have shadow tables.
  Causes:
  
  Active Data Model: The shadow table may be in use by an active data model or InfoProvider, preventing its deletion.
  Inconsistent State: The system may be in an inconsistent state due to previous operations that did not complete successfully.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the shadow table from other objects, such as queries or transformations.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to delete objects in the DDIC or database.
  Database Locks: The table may be locked by another process or transaction, preventing deletion.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Active Objects: Ensure that there are no active InfoProviders or data models that depend on the shadow table. If there