How To Fix RSD_TREX041 - Loading into index for table '&1' locked by competing job

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSD_TREX - Messages from TREX Aggregate Area

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Loading into index for table '&1' locked by competing job

What causes this issue?

The index for the table does not yet exist. This can occur if an
additional navigation attribute has been added to the InfoCube, the SID
table for this navigation attribute is not yet on the BWA server, and
the BWA index has not been adjusted yet.
The index is created and filled automatically.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Adjust the BWA index immediately in the RSRV.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSD_TREX041 - Loading into index for table '&1' locked by competing job ?

  The SAP error message RSD_TREX041 indicates that there is a lock on the index for a specific table (denoted by &1) due to a competing job. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when multiple processes are trying to access or update the same index simultaneously.
  Cause:
  
  Competing Jobs: Another job is currently running that is accessing or updating the same index. This could be a data load, a query execution, or an index update.
  Long-running Processes: If a job takes longer than expected, it can hold the lock for an extended period, preventing other jobs from accessing the index.
  Deadlocks: In some cases, a deadlock situation may arise where two or more jobs are waiting for each other to release locks.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Competing Jobs:
  
  Use transaction SM37 to check for jobs that are currently running and may be locking the index. Look for jobs related to data loading or index updates.
  If you find a job that is taking too long, you may need to analyze it further to determine if it can be stopped or if it is functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Wait and Retry:
  
  If the competing job is necessary and cannot be stopped, you may need to wait until it completes. After it finishes, you can retry the operation that generated the error.
  
  
  
  Job Management:
  
  Schedule jobs to run at different times to avoid conflicts. For example, if you have multiple data loads, stagger their execution times.
  Monitor job execution times and optimize long-running jobs to reduce the likelihood of conflicts.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locks on the relevant table. If you find unnecessary locks, you can delete them (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  
  
  
  System Performance:
  
  Ensure that your system has adequate resources (CPU, memory, etc.) to handle concurrent jobs efficiently. Performance issues can lead to longer job execution times and increased likelihood of locking.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or updates related to this error message. There may be specific patches or recommendations based on your SAP version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM12: Lock Entries
  ST22: Dump Analysis (to check for any runtime errors)
  SM21: System Log (to check for any system-related issues)
  
  
  
  SAP BW Documentation: Review SAP BW documentation for best practices on data loading and index management.
  
  
  Performance Tuning: Consider performance tuning for your BW system to minimize job execution times and reduce locking issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSD_TREX041 error and manage competing jobs effectively in your SAP BW environment.