How To Fix RSDDB217 - Lock: Job will be started later if required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Lock: Job will be started later if required

What causes this issue?

The InfoObject is used in another BWA index and is currently locked by
the indexing process for this index. When indexing is complete, the
system checks whether the InfoObject has been fully indexed. If it is
fully indexed, no further action is required. If it is not fully
indexed, the system checks a further five times at 30 second intervals
whether the process is complete. If the process is still not complete,
it is terminated. The process must then be restarted (at the point of
termination, so that the steps are not repeated) and the BWA index
remains unavailable or inactive.

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 RSDDB217 - Lock: Job will be started later if required ?

  The SAP error message RSDDB217 indicates that a job is currently locked and cannot be executed at the moment. This typically occurs in the context of data extraction or data loading processes in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) environments. The message suggests that the job will be started later if required, meaning that the system is waiting for the lock to be released before proceeding.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Jobs: Another job is currently running that is accessing the same data or object, leading to a lock.
  Long-Running Processes: A previous job may be taking longer than expected, causing subsequent jobs to be queued.
  System Configuration: Configuration settings in the job scheduling or data loading processes may lead to locks.
  Database Locks: Locks at the database level can also cause this issue, especially if there are long-running transactions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Running Jobs: Use transaction codes like SM37 to check for any jobs that are currently running. If you find a job that is taking too long, you may need to investigate or terminate it if appropriate.
  Job Scheduling: Review the scheduling of jobs to ensure that they are not overlapping unnecessarily. Adjust the timing of jobs to avoid conflicts.
  Monitor Locks: Use transaction SM12 to monitor and manage locks in the system. You can see which users or processes are holding locks and take action if necessary.
  Increase Resources: If jobs are consistently taking too long, consider increasing system resources (CPU, memory) or optimizing the data processing logic.
  Review Data Load Logic: Ensure that the data load logic is efficient and does not cause unnecessary locks. This may involve optimizing queries or data extraction methods.
  Check for Errors: Look for any errors in the job logs that might indicate why a job is taking longer than expected.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM12: Lock Entries
  ST22: Dump Analysis (to check for any ABAP runtime errors)
  SLG1: Application Log (to check for logs related to specific applications)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to job scheduling and locking mechanisms in your specific version of SAP BW/BI.
  
  
  Performance Tuning: Consider performance tuning for your BW system, including optimizing data models, queries, and data flows.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the lock and take appropriate action to resolve the issue.