How To Fix Q6606 - Infostructure &1, file &2: Delete program running

Q6606 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q6 - Archive Information System

• Message number: 606

• Message text: Infostructure &1, file &2: Delete program running

What causes this issue?

The delete program for archiving object &V4& is currently running and
is processing archive file &V2&. As a result, infostructure &V1& is
being built.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Wait until the delete runs have completed for archiving object &V4&.
If, at present, no delete runs are in process, the delete program has
probably terminated. If you restart the delete program, infostructure
&V1& is also repeated.
This message can also appear for files for which the delete run can no
longer be started or that should be reloaded. In these cases, you
should delete the archiving session &V3& for infostructure &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q6606 - Infostructure &1, file &2: Delete program running ?

  The SAP error message Q6606 indicates that there is a problem with the infostructure in the context of a deletion process. Specifically, it suggests that a delete program is currently running for the specified infostructure and file, which prevents any other operations from being performed on it until the delete process is completed.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A delete program for the specified infostructure is already in progress.
  Another user or process is attempting to access or modify the same infostructure while the delete operation is still active.
  There may be a lock on the infostructure or file due to the ongoing delete operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the Q6606 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Wait for Completion: If you are aware of a delete program that is currently running, wait for it to complete. Once the delete operation finishes, you should be able to proceed with your intended action.
  
  
  Check for Running Jobs: Use transaction codes