How To Fix RSBK212 - Request already exists and cannot be generated

RSBK212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Request already exists and cannot be generated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBK212 - Request already exists and cannot be generated ?

  The SAP error message RSBK212, which states "Request already exists and cannot be generated," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to load data into an InfoProvider (like an InfoCube or DataStore Object) and there is an attempt to create a data request that already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Request: The most common cause of this error is that a data request with the same request ID already exists in the system. This can happen if a data load was previously executed and not properly completed or if there was a retry of the same data load.
  Inconsistent Data: If there are inconsistencies in the data or if the data load process was interrupted, it may lead to this error.
  Request Management: Sometimes, the request management settings or the way requests are handled in the InfoProvider can lead to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Requests: Go to