How To Fix PO481 - Request &1 is a composite request that has not been completed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 481

• Message text: Request &1 is a composite request that has not been completed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PO481 - Request &1 is a composite request that has not been completed ?

  The SAP error message PO481 indicates that a composite request has not been completed. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with data requests that involve multiple data sources or transformations.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Data Load: The composite request may be waiting for one or more of its individual requests to complete. If any of the underlying requests are still in process or have failed, the composite request cannot be completed.
  Request Status: The status of the individual requests that make up the composite request may not be successful. This can happen due to various reasons such as data inconsistencies, errors in data extraction, or issues with the data source.
  Locking Issues: There may be locking issues in the system that prevent the completion of the request.
  System Performance: High system load or performance issues can delay the processing of requests.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Individual Requests: Go to the request monitor (Transaction RSA1) and check the status of the individual requests that make up the composite request. Ensure that all individual requests have completed successfully.
  Error Analysis: If any individual requests have failed, analyze the error messages associated with those requests to identify the root cause and resolve the issues.
  Reprocess Requests: If necessary, reprocess the individual requests that failed. You can do this by selecting the failed requests and choosing the option to reprocess them.
  Monitor System Performance: Check the system performance and ensure that there are no bottlenecks or locking issues that could be affecting the processing of requests.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks that might be preventing the completion of the requests. If you find any unnecessary locks, you can release them.
  Consult Logs: Review the logs for any additional information that might help diagnose the issue. This can include the application logs (Transaction SLG1) or the BW process chain logs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to composite requests.
  Performance Tuning: If this issue occurs frequently, consider reviewing the performance of your BW system and optimizing data loads and transformations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PO481 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.