How To Fix RETAIL_ST_SC_MSG003 - Staging table cleanup failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RETAIL_ST_SC_MSG - Message Class for Retail Store Adjust Stock Application

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Staging table cleanup failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RETAIL_ST_SC_MSG003 - Staging table cleanup failed ?

  The SAP error message RETAIL_ST_SC_MSG003 indicates that there was a failure in the cleanup of staging tables during a retail process. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Retail or SAP S/4HANA systems that utilize staging tables for data processing, such as during the transfer of data from one system to another or during data preparation for reporting.
  Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The staging tables may be locked by another process, preventing the cleanup operation from completing.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or integrity violations in the data that prevent the cleanup from being executed.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user or process attempting to perform the cleanup may not have the necessary authorizations to delete or modify the data in the staging tables.
  System Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (like memory or disk space) can lead to failures in executing cleanup operations.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system related to data staging or cleanup processes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the staging tables. If locks are found, identify the processes holding them and resolve the conflicts.
  Review Data Integrity: Check the data in the staging tables for any inconsistencies or errors. You may need to run data validation or correction processes.
  Verify Authorizations: Ensure that the user or process executing the cleanup has the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing role assignments.
  Monitor System Resources: Check system performance and resource usage. Ensure that there is enough memory and disk space available for the cleanup operation to complete successfully.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to the staging process in your SAP system. Ensure that they are set up correctly according to best practices.
  Consult Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context on why the cleanup failed.
  Re-run the Cleanup: After addressing the above issues, attempt to re-run the cleanup process to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for your specific version of SAP Retail or S/4HANA for guidance on staging table management and cleanup processes.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.