How To Fix RSD_TREX068 - Combination for index '&1' locked by load process (InfoCube: '&2')

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSD_TREX - Messages from TREX Aggregate Area

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Combination for index '&1' locked by load process (InfoCube: '&2')

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSD_TREX068 - Combination for index '&1' locked by load process (InfoCube: '&2') ?

  The SAP error message RSD_TREX068 indicates that a specific index is locked by a load process in the context of an InfoCube. This typically occurs when a data load process is running, and it has locked the index to ensure data integrity during the loading operation. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Ongoing Data Load: The most common cause of this error is that a data load process (such as a data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) job) is currently running and has locked the index for the specified InfoCube.
  Long-Running Processes: If the data load process takes longer than expected, it can lead to this error being triggered when other processes attempt to access the same index.
  Deadlocks: In some cases, deadlocks can occur if multiple processes are trying to access the same resources simultaneously.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Completion: The simplest solution is to wait for the ongoing data load process to complete. You can monitor the status of the data load in the SAP BW process chain or the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1).
  Check Process Chains: Use transaction RSA1 to check the process chains and see if there are any active data load processes that are locking the index.
  Terminate Long-Running Processes: If a data load process is taking too long and is not progressing, you may need to terminate it. This can be done using transaction SM37 to find the job and then cancel it if necessary.
  Review Load Scheduling: To prevent this issue in the future, review the scheduling of your data load processes to ensure they do not overlap or conflict with each other.
  Increase Resources: If data loads are consistently taking too long, consider optimizing the data load process or increasing system resources (e.g., CPU, memory) to improve performance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench, used for monitoring and managing data loads.
  SM37: Job Monitoring, used to check the status of background jobs.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide patches and updates.
  Performance Tuning: Consider performance tuning for your InfoCubes and data load processes to minimize load times and reduce the likelihood of index locks.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for best practices on managing data loads and handling locks in BW.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSD_TREX068 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.