How To Fix RSDU_REPART691 - InfoCube is inconsistent, conversion to flat not possible.

RSDU_REPART691 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDU_REPART - Messages for Repartitioning InfoProviders

• Message number: 691

• Message text: InfoCube is inconsistent, conversion to flat not possible.

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RSDU_REPART691 - Details

• The SAP error message RSDU_REPART691 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the InfoCube, which prevents the system from converting it to a flat structure. This issue typically arises during data loading or when performing operations that require the InfoCube to be in a consistent state.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data stored in the InfoCube, such as missing or corrupted records.
  Metadata Issues: Changes in the InfoCube structure (like adding or removing characteristics) that have not been properly updated in the metadata can lead to inconsistencies.
  Data Load Errors: Errors during data loading processes (e.g., from DataSources) can leave the InfoCube in an inconsistent state.
  Indexing Problems: Issues with the indexing of the InfoCube can also lead to inconsistencies.
  Incompatible Data Types: If the data types of the fields in the InfoCube do not match the expected types, it can cause conversion issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction RSA1 to check the InfoCube