Message type: E = Error
Message class: XW - DART - Data Retention Tool
Message number: 173
Message text: Select the option of 'Eliminate Duplicate Records' for Outer Join
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Whenever the join condition is defined as Outer Join, there would be
large number of records selected. There is a possibility that there
could be duplicate records also. This could lead to wrong result.
Select the option of 'Eliminate Duplicate Records' under 'Attributes'
section.
In the View Definition go to the section of 'Attributes' and select the
option of 'Eliminate Duplicate Records'.
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XW173
- Select the option of 'Eliminate Duplicate Records' for Outer Join ?The SAP error message XW173, which states "Select the option of 'Eliminate Duplicate Records' for Outer Join," typically occurs in the context of using queries or reports that involve outer joins in SAP systems, particularly in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Query.
Cause: This error arises when you are trying to execute a query that includes an outer join, but the system detects that there are potential duplicate records in the result set. Outer joins can produce multiple rows for a single record in the primary table if there are multiple matching records in the joined table. To handle this situation, SAP requires you to specify how to deal with these duplicates.
Solution: To resolve this error, you need to adjust the settings in your query or report to eliminate duplicate records. Here are the steps you can follow: Open the Query Designer: If you are using SAP BW, open the Query Designer for
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