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

PO481 - Overview

• 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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PO481 - Details

• 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