How To Fix RSODSO_UPDATE019 - Duplicate data record detected (DS &4, data package: &2, data record: &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSODSO_UPDATE - Messages for loading DataStore objects

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Duplicate data record detected (DS &4, data package: &2, data record: &3)

What causes this issue?

During loading, there was a key violation. You tried to save more than
one data record with the same semantic key.
The problematic (newly loaded) data record has the following properties:
<ZH>DataStore object: &v4&</>
<ZH>Request:</> &v1&
<ZH>Data package:</> &v2&
<ZH>Data record number:</> &v3&

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSODSO_UPDATE019 - Duplicate data record detected (DS &4, data package: &2, data record: &3) ?

  The SAP error message RSODSO_UPDATE019 indicates that a duplicate data record has been detected during the update process of a DataStore Object (DSO). This error typically occurs when the system attempts to load data that contains records with the same key fields, which violates the uniqueness constraint of the DSO.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Records in Source Data: The source data being loaded into the DSO contains duplicate records based on the key fields defined in the DSO.
  Incorrect Data Transformation: During the ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) process, data transformations may inadvertently create duplicates.
  Data Load Process Issues: If the data load process is not properly managed, it may lead to the same records being loaded multiple times.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Duplicate Records:
  
  Check the source data for duplicates before loading it into the DSO. You can use SQL queries or data profiling tools to identify duplicates based on the key fields.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  Clean the source data by removing or aggregating duplicate records before the load process. This can be done using data cleansing techniques or tools.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Load Logic:
  
  Review the data load logic in your ETL process. Ensure that the logic correctly handles duplicates, either by filtering them out or by updating existing records instead of inserting new ones.
  
  
  
  Use Data Quality Tools:
  
  Implement data quality tools or features within SAP BW to automatically detect and handle duplicates during the data load process.
  
  
  
  Check DSO Settings:
  
  Review the settings of the DSO to ensure that it is configured correctly for the type of data being loaded. For example, if the DSO is set to allow duplicates, consider changing it to enforce uniqueness.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Key Fields: Understand the key fields defined in the DSO, as these are used to determine uniqueness.
  Data Load Monitoring: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to monitor data loads and identify issues.
  Error Logs: Check the error logs for more details on the specific records causing the issue. This can help in pinpointing the source of the duplicates.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSODSO_UPDATE019 error and ensure that your data loading process runs smoothly without encountering duplicate records.