How To Fix RODPS_REPL517 - Request &1 for pointer &2 is still running. Cannot finish extraction

RODPS_REPL517 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RODPS_REPL - Messages for the ETL Interface

• Message number: 517

• Message text: Request &1 for pointer &2 is still running. Cannot finish extraction

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RODPS_REPL517 - Request &1 for pointer &2 is still running. Cannot finish extraction ?

  The SAP error message RODPS_REPL517 indicates that a data extraction request is still in progress, and therefore, the system cannot complete the extraction process for that specific request. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Data Services or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when dealing with data replication or extraction processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Ongoing Process: The most common cause of this error is that the data extraction request identified by the request number (&1) and pointer (&2) is still being processed. This could be due to a long-running job or a lock on the data.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple processes are trying to access the same data or request simultaneously, it can lead to this error.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load or if there are performance issues, it may take longer for the extraction process to complete, leading to this error.
  Stale Requests: Sometimes, requests may get stuck in a running