How To Fix RSDHA087 - HANA analysis process '&1' is being used externally

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDHA - HANA Analysis in BW

• Message number: 087

• Message text: HANA analysis process '&1' is being used externally

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDHA087 - HANA analysis process '&1' is being used externally ?

  The SAP error message RSDHA087 indicates that a HANA analysis process is currently being used externally, which prevents certain operations from being performed on it. This typically occurs when the analysis process is locked or in use by another session or user.
  Cause:
  
  Active Sessions: The analysis process is being executed or accessed by another user or session.
  Locks: There may be locks on the analysis process due to ongoing transactions or processes that are using it.
  Long-running Queries: If a query or report is taking a long time to execute, it may hold onto the analysis process longer than expected.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Active Sessions: Check for any active sessions that might be using the analysis process. You can do this by using transaction codes like SM66 (Global Work Process Overview) or SM50 (Work Process Overview) to see if there are any long-running processes.
  
  
  Terminate Sessions: If you identify sessions that are no longer needed or are stuck, you can terminate them. Be cautious with this step, as terminating a session can lead to data loss or corruption if the session is in the middle of a transaction.
  
  
  Wait for Completion: If the analysis process is being used legitimately, you may need to wait for the current operation to complete before attempting to access or modify the analysis process again.
  
  
  Check Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the analysis process. If you find locks that are no longer needed, you can delete them.
  
  
  Review HANA Studio: If you have access to HANA Studio, you can check the running queries and processes there to see if any are holding onto the analysis process.
  
  
  Consult Logs: Review the system logs for any additional information that might indicate why the analysis process is being used externally.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP HANA documentation for best practices on managing analysis processes and understanding locks.
  Performance Tuning: If this error occurs frequently, consider reviewing the performance of your HANA system and optimizing queries to reduce the likelihood of long-running processes.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.