How To Fix DBMAN970 - Staging table &1 is not empty. Wait until loading has completed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 970

• Message text: Staging table &1 is not empty. Wait until loading has completed

What causes this issue?

Due to of a metadata change, the InfoCubes#s delta staging table needs
to be regenerated. It is not yet empty though.

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

This is probably due to a parallel load process that is still running.

System Response

Generation of the staging table is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check whether other load processes to the InfoCube are taking place.
When load processes terminate, the status needs to be set to red
manually. The InfoCube must not contain any yellow requests.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN970 - Staging table &1 is not empty. Wait until loading has completed ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN970 indicates that a staging table is not empty, which prevents further loading operations from being executed. This typically occurs in the context of data loading processes, such as during the extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) phases in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A previous data load process has not completed successfully, leaving data in the staging table.
  There is a long-running process that is still writing to the staging table.
  A previous job was interrupted, and the staging table was not cleared.
  There may be a lock on the staging table due to concurrent processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DBMAN970 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Running Processes:
  
  Use transaction codes like SM66 or SM50 to check for any active processes that might be using the staging table. If you find any, you may need to wait for them to complete or terminate them if they are stuck.
  
  
  
  Review Job Logs:
  
  Check the job logs for the data load process that was running. You can use transaction SM37 to find the job and review its status and logs for any errors.
  
  
  
  Clear Staging Table:
  
  If you determine that the previous load has failed and the staging table is not needed, you can manually clear the staging table. This can usually be done through the Data Warehousing Workbench or by executing a specific transaction or program designed to clear the staging area.
  
  
  
  Restart the Load Process:
  
  After ensuring that the staging table is empty, you can restart the data load process.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  If there are locks on the staging table, you can use transaction SM12 to check for and release any locks that may be preventing access to the table.
  
  
  
  Monitor System Performance:
  
  If this issue occurs frequently, it may be worth investigating the overall performance of your system and the data load processes to identify any bottlenecks or areas for optimization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  Documentation: Review the SAP BW or SAP HANA documentation for best practices on managing data loads and handling staging tables.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it is impacting production systems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DBMAN970 error and successfully complete your data loading processes.