How To Fix RSDA_SYB203 - Backup currently active; using predecessor &1 of most recent backup ID &2

RSDA_SYB203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDA_SYB - Messages for near-line implementation for Sybase IQ

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Backup currently active; using predecessor &1 of most recent backup ID &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDA_SYB203 - Backup currently active; using predecessor &1 of most recent backup ID &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSDA_SYB203 indicates that a backup operation is currently active in the SAP Data Services (DS) environment, and it is using a predecessor of the most recent backup ID. This typically occurs in scenarios where a backup process is still running or has not completed successfully, preventing further operations from being executed on the same data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Backup Process: The most common cause of this error is that a backup operation is currently in progress. This could be due to a scheduled backup that has not yet completed.
  Incomplete Backup: If a previous backup was interrupted or failed, it may still be marked as active, causing conflicts with new backup requests.
  Database Locking: The database may have locks in place due to the active backup, preventing other operations from proceeding.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Backups: Use the database management tools or SAP Data Services monitoring tools to check for any active backup processes.