How To Fix ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN019 - Could not delete DataSource &1 from system &2 before processing

ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN - Messeges for BI content generation

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Could not delete DataSource &1 from system &2 before processing

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ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN019 - Details

• The SAP error message ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN019 indicates that the system encountered an issue while trying to delete a DataSource from a specific system before processing. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Intelligence (BI) or SAP Enterprise Search (ESH) when there are problems with the DataSource management.
  Causes:
  
  DataSource Locking: The DataSource might be locked by another process or user, preventing deletion.
  Dependencies: There may be existing dependencies or references to the DataSource that need to be resolved before it can be deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the DataSource.
  System Configuration: There could be configuration issues in the system that prevent the deletion of the DataSource.
  Technical Errors: There might be underlying technical issues, such as database constraints or connectivity problems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the DataSource. If there are locks, you may need to