How To Fix RSOH036 - &1 records discarded with identical key

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOH - Messages for Open Hub Interface and for InfoSpoke

• Message number: 036

• Message text: &1 records discarded with identical key

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOH036 - &1 records discarded with identical key ?

  The SAP error message RSOH036 indicates that during the data loading process, a certain number of records were discarded because they had identical keys. This typically occurs in the context of data extraction and loading into SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA, where unique keys are required for records in a data target (like InfoProviders).
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Records: The primary cause of this error is the presence of duplicate records in the source data that have the same key fields. In SAP BW, each record must have a unique key to ensure data integrity.
  Data Source Configuration: The configuration of the data source may not be set up to handle duplicates appropriately.
  Transformation Rules: If there are transformation rules that do not account for duplicates, this can lead to records being discarded.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Check the source data for duplicates. You can do this by querying the source table or using tools like Excel to identify records with the same key.
  Data Cleansing: Clean the source data to remove duplicates. This may involve aggregating data, selecting the most relevant record, or applying business rules to determine which record to keep.
  Adjust Transformation Logic: If applicable, modify the transformation logic in the Data Transfer Process (DTP) to handle duplicates. You can set up rules to aggregate or filter out duplicates before they are loaded into the target.
  Change Data Target Settings: If duplicates are acceptable in your business context, consider changing the settings of the data target to allow for duplicate records, if feasible.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your data loading process to log and manage discarded records for further analysis.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to RSOH036 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Data Modeling: Review your data model to ensure that the key fields are correctly defined and that they reflect the unique identifiers for your data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for best practices on handling duplicates and data loading processes.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the data loading process works as expected without discarding valid records.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the duplicates and ensuring that your data loading processes are correctly configured, you can resolve the RSOH036 error and improve the integrity of your data in SAP BW or HANA.