How To Fix RSDA202 - &1 of &2 data records are in a locked area

RSDA202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDA - BW Archiving: Messages

• Message number: 202

• Message text: &1 of &2 data records are in a locked area

What causes this issue?

You want to use request &v4& to load &v2& new data records into
InfoProvider &v3& or activate them in the InfoProvider. However, &v1& of
these data records are in an area that has already been archived.

System Response

Data areas that are already archived are generally protected from being
overwritten for consistency reasons. In a protected area, data records
cannot be changed and new data records cannot be added.

How to fix this error?

You either have to filter out the relevant data records before writing
to the InfoProvider, or reload the relevant archiving requests to the
InfoProvider before attempting the load again (see subsequent messages).

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDA202 - &1 of &2 data records are in a locked area ?

  The SAP error message RSDA202 indicates that a certain number of data records are in a locked area, which prevents them from being accessed or processed. This error typically occurs in the context of data extraction or data loading processes, particularly when working with Data Warehousing or SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of the RSDA202 error is that the data records you are trying to access or manipulate are currently locked. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  
  Ongoing Data Load: Another process is currently loading data into the same area, causing a lock on the records.
  Data Consistency: SAP locks records to ensure data consistency during updates or loads.
  Long-running Transactions: A transaction that takes too long to complete may hold locks longer than expected.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDA202 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Active Processes:
  
  Use transaction codes like SM12 (for lock entries) to check if there are any