How To Fix RSBK204 - Previous request (ID &1) has status 'executable'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBK - Messages for the Data Transfer Process

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Previous request (ID &1) has status 'executable'

What causes this issue?

You want to change the status of a DTP request. However, this is not
possible because the last request edited for the DTP (with ID &v1&)
has the status <ZK>Executable</>. A request is only released for editing
when the last request edited has the status <ZK>Green</> or
<ZK>Deleted</>.

System Response

The request status cannot be changed.

How to fix this error?

Delete the request with ID &v1& or start processing again for this
request.

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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBK204 - Previous request (ID &1) has status 'executable' ?

  The SAP error message RSBK204 indicates that there is a problem with the data request in the context of the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. Specifically, the message states that a previous request (identified by its ID) has a status of 'executable', which means that the system is unable to process the current request because it is waiting for the previous request to complete.
  Cause:
  
  Pending Request: The previous data request is still in the process of being executed or has not yet been completed.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP BW uses a locking mechanism to ensure data integrity. If a request is still being processed, it locks the data for that request, preventing other requests from being executed simultaneously.
  Long Running Queries: If the previous request is taking a long time to execute, it can lead to this error message.
  System Performance Issues: High system load or performance issues can cause requests to take longer than expected.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Previous Request:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1) and check the status of the previous request using the request ID mentioned in the error message.
  If the request is still running, you may need to wait for it to complete.
  
  
  
  Monitor and Manage Requests:
  
  Use transaction code RSRT (Query Monitor) or RSMO (Monitor Data Load) to monitor the status of requests.
  If the previous request is stuck or taking too long, you may need to cancel it. You can do this by selecting the request and choosing the option to cancel.
  
  
  
  Optimize Queries:
  
  If you frequently encounter this issue, consider optimizing the queries or data loads to reduce execution time.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks that may be causing the issue. If you find locks related to the previous request, you can release them if appropriate.
  
  
  
  System Performance:
  
  If the system is under heavy load, consider scheduling data loads during off-peak hours or increasing system resources.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction code SLG1) for any additional information that might help diagnose the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSRT: Query Monitor
  RSMO: Monitor Data Load
  SM12: Display and Manage Locks
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP BW documentation for best practices on data loading and query performance optimization.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSBK204 error and successfully execute your data requests in SAP BW.