How To Fix RSDDB216 - Lock for indexing SAP HANA/BWA index for '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Lock for indexing SAP HANA/BWA index for '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDDB216 - Lock for indexing SAP HANA/BWA index for '&1' ?

  The SAP error message RSDDB216 indicates that there is a lock on the indexing process for a SAP HANA or BWA (Business Warehouse Accelerator) index. This typically occurs when an indexing operation is already in progress, preventing another indexing operation from starting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Indexing: Another indexing process is currently running for the same object, which leads to a lock.
  Long-Running Indexing: The previous indexing operation may be taking longer than expected due to large data volumes or performance issues.
  System Issues: There may be underlying system issues, such as database locks or resource contention, that are causing the indexing process to hang.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Active Indexing Jobs:
  
  Use transaction codes like SM37 to check for any active jobs related to indexing. If you find a job that is stuck or taking too long, you may need to investigate or terminate it.
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion:
  
  If another indexing job is running, you may need to wait for it