How To Fix RSM017 - Inconsistencies found '&'; in RSSTATMANSTATUS '&'

RSM017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Inconsistencies found '&'; in RSSTATMANSTATUS '&'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM017 - Inconsistencies found '&'; in RSSTATMANSTATUS '&' ?

  The SAP error message RSM017 indicates that there are inconsistencies found in the status of the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) statistics management. Specifically, the message refers to inconsistencies in the status of the statistics for a particular InfoProvider or InfoObject.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Data Load Issues: Problems during data loading processes can lead to inconsistencies in the statistics.
  Manual Changes: Manual changes to the data or the structure of InfoProviders can cause discrepancies.
  System Errors: System errors or interruptions during data processing can lead to incomplete or corrupted statistics.
  Inconsistent Metadata: Changes in the metadata of InfoProviders without proper updates to the statistics can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSM017 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Status: Use transaction code RSSTATMAN to check the status of the statistics for the affected InfoProvider or InfoObject. This will give you more details about the inconsistencies.
  
  
  Rebuild Statistics: You can