How To Fix RSBK214 - The status of the request must be 'red' in order for it to be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 214

• Message text: The status of the request must be 'red' in order for it to be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBK214 - The status of the request must be 'red' in order for it to be deleted ?

  The SAP error message RSBK214 indicates that you are trying to delete a data request in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system, but the request's status is not 'red'. In SAP BW, requests can have different statuses, and only those with a 'red' status can be deleted. A 'red' status typically indicates that the request has encountered an error during the data loading process.
  Cause:
  
  Request Status: The request you are trying to delete is not in a 'red' status. It may be in a 'green' (successful) or 'yellow' (warning) status.
  Data Integrity: The request may have been processed successfully, and thus, it cannot be deleted as it is part of the data integrity in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete requests, leading to confusion about the status.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Request Status: 
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Navigate to the InfoProvider where the request is located.
  Check the status of the request in the 'Manage' tab. If it is not 'red', you cannot delete it.
  
  
  
  Delete Only Red Requests: 
  
  If you need to delete a request, ensure that it is in a 'red' status. If it is not, you may need to handle the request differently (e.g., reprocess it or manage the data).
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Request: 
  
  If the request is in a 'yellow' status, you may want to check the logs for any warnings and resolve those issues. After resolving, you can reprocess the request, which may change its status.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction: 
  
  Ensure you are using the correct transaction (e.g., RSA1) to manage your requests.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: 
  
  If you believe you should be able to delete the request, check with your SAP security administrator to ensure you have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Request Statuses: Familiarize yourself with the different statuses of requests in SAP BW:
  
  Green: Successfully processed.
  Yellow: Processed with warnings.
  Red: Failed processing.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to data requests include:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench.
  RSCLMN: Monitor Data Load.
  
  
  
  Logs and Traces: Always check the logs for any errors or warnings that may provide insight into why a request is in a particular status.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the RSBK214 error and manage your data requests effectively in SAP BW.