How To Fix RSO888 - BW BYD upgrade: Request &1 rebuilds the BW buffer (MAINFL=&2)

RSO888 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO - BW Repository

• Message number: 888

• Message text: BW BYD upgrade: Request &1 rebuilds the BW buffer (MAINFL=&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO888 - BW BYD upgrade: Request &1 rebuilds the BW buffer (MAINFL=&2) ?

  The SAP error message RSO888 typically occurs during the upgrade process of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) when there is an issue with the BW buffer. This message indicates that a specific request (denoted by &1) is causing the BW buffer to be rebuilt, and it provides information about the main flow (MAINFL=&2).
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Consistency Issues: The error may arise due to inconsistencies in the data or metadata in the BW system, which can occur during upgrades or data loads.
  Buffer Corruption: The BW buffer may be corrupted or not properly synchronized with the underlying data, leading to the need for a rebuild.
  Upgrade Process: During an upgrade, certain changes in the data model or structure may necessitate a rebuild of the BW buffer to ensure that the system operates correctly with the new version.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Rebuild the BW Buffer: The primary solution is to allow the BW buffer to be rebuilt. This can often be