How To Fix RSTRAN600 - InfoObject &1 already exists in segment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSTRAN - Messages for Transformation

• Message number: 600

• Message text: InfoObject &1 already exists in segment

What causes this issue?

The InfoObject already exists in this segment. You are trying to include
this InfoObject in the InfoObject list a second time.
This can occur, for example, if navigation attributes exist in the
template.

System Response

You receive an error message and you cannot activate the InfoSource.

How to fix this error?

Delete the duplicate entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSTRAN600 - InfoObject &1 already exists in segment ?

  The SAP error message RSTRAN600 indicates that there is an issue with the data transfer process in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) where an InfoObject is being duplicated in a segment. This typically occurs during the data transfer process when the system attempts to load data into a DataStore Object (DSO) or InfoCube, and it finds that the InfoObject already exists in the target segment.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate InfoObject: The error usually arises when the same InfoObject is being loaded multiple times into the same segment of a DSO or InfoCube.
  Incorrect Data Transfer Process (DTP): The DTP may be incorrectly configured, leading to attempts to load the same data multiple times.
  Data Source Issues: The source data may contain duplicates or the extraction process may not be filtering out duplicates properly.
  Transformation Logic: The transformation logic may not be set up correctly, causing the same records to be processed multiple times.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Duplicates: Review the source data to ensure that there are no duplicate records being extracted. You can use queries or reports to identify duplicates in the source system.
  Review DTP Settings: Check the settings of the Data Transfer Process (DTP) to ensure that it is configured correctly. Make sure that the DTP is set to handle duplicates appropriately (e.g., using the "Additive" or "Overwrite" options as needed).
  Transformation Logic: Review the transformation rules to ensure that they are correctly defined and that they do not lead to duplicate entries being created in the target.
  Data Cleansing: Implement data cleansing processes to remove duplicates from the source data before it is loaded into the BW system.
  Error Handling: If the error persists, consider implementing error handling in the DTP to manage how duplicates are processed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to RSTRAN600 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  BW Documentation: Review SAP BW documentation for best practices on data loading and handling duplicates.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to monitor and manage InfoObjects, DTPs, and data loads.
  Logs and Traces: Analyze the logs and traces for the DTP to get more detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurred.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RSTRAN600 error and implement a solution to resolve it.