How To Fix RSDDB117 - The SAP HANA/BWA index for '&1' is still being used in a workspace

RSDDB117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDDB - BIA Index Objects: Activate, Fill, Delete

• Message number: 117

• Message text: The SAP HANA/BWA index for '&1' is still being used in a workspace

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RSDDB117 - Details

• The SAP error message RSDDB117 indicates that the SAP HANA or BWA (Business Warehouse Accelerator) index for a specific object (denoted by &1) is still being utilized in a workspace. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify an index that is currently in use, which can lead to inconsistencies or errors in data retrieval.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Workspaces: The index is being referenced by one or more active workspaces in the SAP BW system.
  Pending Operations: There may be ongoing operations or processes that are utilizing the index, preventing its deletion or modification.
  Locks: The index might be locked due to transactions that are still in progress.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDDB117 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Active Workspaces:
  
  Use transaction codes like RSRT (Query Monitor) or RSOS (Workspace Management) to check for active workspaces that are using the index.
  Look for any queries or reports that might be utilizing the index.
  
  
  
  Deactivate or Close Workspaces:
  
  If