How To Fix FOT_TRANSPORT_SRV013 - BI-Session &1 is still running after &2 sec. Check the status manually

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_TRANSPORT_SRV - Tax Transport Services

• Message number: 013

• Message text: BI-Session &1 is still running after &2 sec. Check the status manually

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOT_TRANSPORT_SRV013 - BI-Session &1 is still running after &2 sec. Check the status manually ?

  The SAP error message FOT_TRANSPORT_SRV013 indicates that a BI (Business Intelligence) session is still running after a specified time limit. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with data extraction, transformation, or loading processes in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI.
  Cause:
  
  Long-Running Queries: The BI session may be executing a long-running query that is taking more time than expected.
  Locking Issues: There may be database locks or contention issues that are preventing the session from completing.
  Resource Constraints: Insufficient system resources (CPU, memory, I/O) can lead to delays in processing.
  Network Issues: Network latency or interruptions can affect the communication between the BI system and the database.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the BI system or the underlying database can lead to performance problems.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Session Status: Manually check the status of the BI session using transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) or RSRT (Query Monitor) to see if it is still running or if it has failed.
  Analyze Performance: Use transaction ST22 (Dump Analysis) and SM21 (System Log) to check for any dumps or errors that might provide insight into the issue.
  Database Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the database that might be causing the session to hang.
  Resource Monitoring: Monitor system resources using transaction ST03N (Workload Analysis) or ST04 (Database Performance) to identify any bottlenecks.
  Increase Timeout Settings: If the session is expected to take longer, consider increasing the timeout settings in the BI configuration.
  Optimize Queries: Review and optimize the queries being executed to ensure they are efficient and not causing unnecessary delays.
  Restart the Session: If the session is stuck and not progressing, you may need to terminate it and restart the process.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on performance tuning for BI sessions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to BI performance tuning and best practices for managing long-running sessions.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed logs and system information.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the FOT_TRANSPORT_SRV013 error message.