How To Fix RSDA208 - Archiving request &1 still has open reload request &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDA - BW Archiving: Messages

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Archiving request &1 still has open reload request &2

What causes this issue?

Reload request &v2&already exists for the current archiving request &v1&
but has not yet ended.

System Response

The current reload process was canceled.

How to fix this error?

Wait until reload request &v2& has ended successfully or set the status
of the reload request &v2& to 'Invalid' and start the reload process for
the archiving request &v1& again.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDA208 - Archiving request &1 still has open reload request &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSDA208 indicates that there is an issue with an archiving request that cannot be processed because there is still an open reload request associated with it. This typically occurs in the context of Data Warehousing, particularly when dealing with the DataStore Objects (DSOs) and the archiving of data.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to archive data from a DataStore Object (DSO) that has not yet completed its data loading process. Specifically, it means that there is an active or open request (reload request) that needs to be completed or closed before the archiving process can proceed. 
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Open Requests: 
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Navigate to the DataStore Object in question and check for any open requests.
  You can also use transaction RSA3 to check the data in the DSO.
  
  
  
  Complete or Delete Open Requests:
  
  If there are open requests that are still in process, you may need to wait for them to complete.
  If the requests are stuck or not needed, you can delete them. Be cautious with this step, as deleting requests can lead to data loss if they contain important data.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt Archiving:
  
  Once all open requests are either completed or deleted, you can re-attempt the archiving process.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  If the issue persists, check the logs for any additional error messages that might provide more context on what is causing the problem.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving and DataStore Objects for any specific guidelines or updates that might be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSA3: DataSource Test
  SM37: Job Monitoring (to check for background jobs related to data loading)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message RSDA208. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Best Practices: 
  
  Regularly monitor and manage your data loading processes to avoid having open requests that can block archiving.
  Implement a data management strategy that includes regular checks and balances for data loads and archiving.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDA208 error and successfully archive your data.