How To Fix RSAPI_CTC055 - ODP-Connection to &1 not deleted, since connection retained

RSAPI_CTC055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAPI_CTC - Messages to be shown for BW SAPI configurations

• Message number: 055

• Message text: ODP-Connection to &1 not deleted, since connection retained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAPI_CTC055 - ODP-Connection to &1 not deleted, since connection retained ?

  The SAP error message RSAPI_CTC055 indicates that an ODP (Operational Data Provisioning) connection to a specific source system (denoted by &1) could not be deleted because the connection is still being retained. This typically occurs in the context of data extraction processes, particularly when using SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Active Data Flows: There may be active data flows or processes that are still using the ODP connection, preventing it from being deleted.
  Open Sessions: There might be open sessions or transactions that are utilizing the connection.
  
  Configuration Issues: The ODP connection may not be properly configured, or there may be dependencies that are not resolved.
  Locks: The connection might be locked by another process or user, preventing its deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Active Processes:
  
  Verify if there are any active data extraction processes or data flows that are using