How To Fix FNDEI_VIEW_PROV256 - Deletion of &1 target schema is in process.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FNDEI_VIEW_PROV - Message class for CDS View Replication

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Deletion of &1 target schema is in process.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FNDEI_VIEW_PROV256 - Deletion of &1 target schema is in process. ?

  The SAP error message FNDEI_VIEW_PROV256 indicates that there is an ongoing deletion process for a target schema in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of data provisioning or data modeling, particularly when working with SAP HANA or SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  Cause:
  The error occurs when an attempt is made to perform an operation (like accessing or modifying) on a target schema that is currently being deleted. This can happen due to:
  
  A previous deletion operation that has not yet completed.
  A system process or job that is still running and has not released the lock on the schema.
  Concurrent operations trying to access the same schema.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Active Processes:
  
  Use transaction codes like SM66 (Global Work Process Overview) or SM50 (Work Process Overview) to check if there are any active processes related to the deletion of the target schema.
  Identify if there are any long-running jobs or processes that might be holding a lock on the schema.
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion:
  
  If you find that a deletion process is indeed running, you may need to wait for it to complete. Once the deletion is finished, you should be able to perform your intended operation without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Check Job Logs:
  
  If the deletion process seems to be stuck, check the job logs (using transaction SM37) for any errors or issues that might have occurred during the deletion.
  
  
  
  Release Locks:
  
  If you determine that the deletion process is not progressing, you may need to manually release any locks. This should be done with caution, as it can lead to data inconsistencies. Use transaction SM12 to check for and delete any locks related to the schema.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be version-specific considerations or patches available.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message and any relevant logs or details about the situation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM66: Global Work Process Overview
  SM50: Work Process Overview
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM12: Lock Entries
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or updates regarding this error message.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly monitor and manage background jobs and processes to avoid conflicts.
  Implement proper error handling in your data provisioning processes to gracefully handle such scenarios.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the FNDEI_VIEW_PROV256 error effectively.