How To Fix RSDA437 - More than one activation request

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDA - BW Archiving: Messages

• Message number: 437

• Message text: More than one activation request

What causes this issue?

Stragglers can only be processed using a single activation request.You
can enforce one activation request, for example<(>,<)> by activating
every load request individually.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDA437 - More than one activation request ?

  The SAP error message RSDA437, which states "More than one activation request," typically occurs in the context of Data Warehousing and the Data Transfer Process (DTP) in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error indicates that there are multiple requests trying to activate the same data in the InfoProvider, which can lead to conflicts.
  Cause:
  
  
  Concurrent Requests: The most common cause of this error is that multiple data load requests are being processed simultaneously for the same InfoProvider. This can happen if:
  
  Two or more DTPs are triggered at the same time.
  A DTP is retried while another instance is still running.
  
  
  
  Long Running Processes: If a previous activation request is taking too long to complete, and a new request is initiated, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  System Configuration: In some cases, system settings or configurations may allow for multiple requests to be initiated unintentionally.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Running Requests: Use transaction code RSA1 to check the status of the data load requests. Ensure that no other requests are currently running for the same InfoProvider.
  
  
  Wait for Completion: If there are multiple requests, wait for the first request to complete before starting a new one. You can monitor the process in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  Cancel Conflicting Requests: If you find that a request is stuck or taking too long, you may need to cancel it. You can do this from the monitor or by using transaction SM37 to find and terminate the job.
  
  
  Adjust Load Strategy: If this issue occurs frequently, consider adjusting your data load strategy to prevent concurrent requests. This may involve scheduling loads at different times or using process chains to manage dependencies.
  
  
  Review Process Chains: If you are using process chains, ensure that they are configured correctly to avoid overlapping requests.
  
  
  System Performance: If the system is slow, consider optimizing performance to reduce the time taken for data loads, which can help prevent overlapping requests.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  RSPC: Process Chain Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error or provide patches and updates.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP BW documentation for best practices on managing data loads and DTPs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDA437 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.