How To Fix RSOS_SEARCH052 - Database table &1 cannot be primary and XREF table at once


RSOS_SEARCH052 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: RSOS_SEARCH -

  • Message number: 052

  • Message text: Database table &1 cannot be primary and XREF table at once

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOS_SEARCH052 - Database table &1 cannot be primary and XREF table at once ?
    The SAP error message RSOS_SEARCH052 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a database table in the context of SAP's data warehousing or reporting environment. Specifically, the error states that a database table cannot be both a primary table and a cross-reference (XREF) table at the same time.
    
    Cause: This error typically arises when: A database table is incorrectly defined in the system as both a primary table and a cross-reference table. There may be a misconfiguration in the data model or the data source settings. The table might have been set up in a way that conflicts with the expected structure for either primary or XREF tables.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can follow these steps: Check Table Configuration: Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1). Navigate to the InfoObjects or DataSources where the problematic table is defined. Verify the settings for the table in question. Ensure that it is only defined as either

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