How To Fix RS_B4HANA_TRANSFER035 - Definition cannot be deleted as transfer has already started

RS_B4HANA_TRANSFER035 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_B4HANA_TRANSFER - Messages for object transfer

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Definition cannot be deleted as transfer has already started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_B4HANA_TRANSFER035 - Definition cannot be deleted as transfer has already started ?

  The SAP error message RS_B4HANA_TRANSFER035 indicates that a transfer process has already started for a specific definition, and therefore, it cannot be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of data transfer processes (DTP) in SAP BW/4HANA or SAP BW systems when you attempt to delete a DTP or a related object that is currently in use.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Transfer Process: The most common cause of this error is that there is an active data transfer process that is using the definition you are trying to delete. This could be due to a running job or a process that has not yet completed.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent changes to objects that are currently being processed. If a transfer is in progress, the system will not allow you to delete the associated definition.
  Dependencies: The definition may have dependencies on other objects that are also in use, preventing deletion.
  
  
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