How To Fix DBMAN439 - Ref-point update (version &2) is already active for InfoCube &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 439

• Message text: Ref-point update (version &2) is already active for InfoCube &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN439 - Ref-point update (version &2) is already active for InfoCube &1 ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN439 indicates that there is an issue with the update of a reference point for an InfoCube in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. Specifically, it means that the reference point update for the specified version of the InfoCube is already active, which prevents the system from processing the request to update it again.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Updates: The error often occurs when there are multiple processes trying to update the same InfoCube reference point simultaneously.
  Incomplete Previous Process: A previous update process may not have completed successfully, leaving the reference point in an active state.
  System Locking: The InfoCube might be locked due to ongoing data loading or processing activities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Processes: Use transaction codes like SM66 (Global Work Process Overview) or SM50 (Work Process Overview) to check if there are any active processes that are currently updating the InfoCube. If you find any, you may need to wait for them to complete.
  
  
  Monitor Load Processes: Check the status of any data load processes related to the InfoCube using transaction RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and ensure that no other data loads are in progress.
  
  
  Terminate Stuck Processes: If you identify a process that is stuck or taking too long, you may need to terminate it. Be cautious when doing this, as it can lead to data inconsistencies.
  
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the InfoCube. If there are locks that are no longer needed, you can delete them.
  
  
  Re-run the Update: After ensuring that no other processes are interfering, you can attempt to re-run the update for the reference point.
  
  
  System Restart: In some cases, a system restart may be necessary to clear any lingering locks or processes that are causing the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1, SM66, SM50, and SM12 for monitoring and managing processes.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP BW documentation for best practices on managing InfoCubes and data loading processes to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DBMAN439 error and successfully update the reference point for the specified InfoCube.