How To Fix MDC_HDB_MTC054 - Status check running in background; refresh and try again

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_HDB_MTC - Message class for master data consolidation matching

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Status check running in background; refresh and try again

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_HDB_MTC054 - Status check running in background; refresh and try again ?

  The SAP error message MDC_HDB_MTC054 with the description "Status check running in background; refresh and try again" typically occurs in the context of SAP HANA database management, particularly when dealing with Multi-tenant Database Containers (MDC). This error indicates that a status check operation is currently being processed in the background, and the system is not yet ready for the requested action.
  Cause:
  
  Ongoing Background Process: The error is primarily caused by an ongoing background process that is checking the status of a database or tenant. This could be due to various operations such as starting, stopping, or monitoring the health of the database.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same database or tenant at the same time, it can lead to this error.
  Long-running Operations: If the background operation is taking longer than expected, it may lead to this message being displayed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Refresh the Status: As the message suggests, the first step is to refresh the status after a short wait. This allows the background process to complete.
  Check Background Jobs: If the issue persists, check the background jobs in the SAP HANA cockpit or the relevant transaction codes to see if there are any long-running jobs that might be causing the delay.
  Monitor System Performance: Use monitoring tools to check the performance of the HANA database. High resource utilization could lead to delays in processing background tasks.
  Retry the Operation: After waiting for a few minutes and refreshing, try to perform the operation again.
  Consult Logs: If the problem continues, check the system logs for any errors or warnings that might provide more context about what is happening in the background.
  Contact Support: If none of the above solutions work, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP HANA Cockpit: This is a web-based tool for managing SAP HANA databases. It can be used to monitor the status of databases and view background jobs.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as HANA Studio or DBACOCKPIT for database administration tasks.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more detailed information on managing HANA databases and troubleshooting common issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDC_HDB_MTC054 error and continue with your operations in SAP HANA.