How To Fix RSBATCH051 - Lock on ERSBATCHDATA on table RSBATCHDATA not received


RSBATCH051 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: RSBATCH - Batch Manager for BW Processes

  • Message number: 051

  • Message text: Lock on ERSBATCHDATA on table RSBATCHDATA not received

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  • What causes this issue?

    The system tried 10 times with 'WAIT' to get a lock for table
    RSBATCHDATA (ERSBATCHDATA) but this failed.
    The RELID that needs to be locked is '02' (log RELID).

    System Response

    The system cannot check whether the log writer is correctly scheduled.

    How to fix this error?

    In SM12, check who has activated lock ERSBATCHDATA on table RSBATCHDATA
    and whether this lock still exists or whether the lock has not been
    deleted due to a system error, despite the process already having been
    completed.
    If this is the case, delete the lock manually in SM12.

    Procedure for System Administrators

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


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RSBATCH051 - Details

  • The SAP error message RSBATCH051 indicates that there is a lock on the table RS_BATCHDATA (or RS_BATCHDATA), which is preventing the system from processing batch jobs or requests that require access to this table. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when multiple processes are trying to access the same data simultaneously.
    Causes:
    
    Concurrent Access: Multiple batch jobs or processes are trying to access the same data in the RS_BATCHDATA table at the same time, leading to a lock.
    Long-Running Transactions: A transaction that is taking too long to complete may hold a lock on the table, preventing other processes from accessing it.
    Deadlocks: Situations where two or more processes are waiting for each other to release locks can lead to this error.
    System Performance Issues: High system load or performance issues can exacerbate locking problems.
    
    Solutions:
    
    
    Identify and Terminate Blocking Processes:
    
    Use transaction SM12 to check for locks on the RS_BATCHDATA table. You can identify the user

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