How To Fix RSDMD051 - Time overlap with request &1 (start &2, end &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMD - Messages for master data

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Time overlap with request &1 (start &2, end &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDMD051 - Time overlap with request &1 (start &2, end &3) ?

  The SAP error message RSDMD051 indicates that there is a time overlap with a data request in the context of data extraction or reporting in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error typically occurs when you are trying to load or process data that overlaps with an existing request in the InfoProvider, which can lead to inconsistencies in the data.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Overlapping Time Periods: The time period of the request you are trying to process overlaps with the time period of an existing request. For example, if you are trying to load data for the period from January 1 to January 31, and there is already a request for the same period, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Request Configuration: The request might be configured incorrectly, leading to unintended overlaps.
  Data Load Process: If multiple data loads are being executed simultaneously for the same time period, this can also trigger the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDMD051 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Requests:
  
  Go to the InfoProvider (e.g., a DataStore Object or InfoCube) and check the existing requests to see if there is already a request for the same time period.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant InfoProvider in the SAP BW system and reviewing the request history.
  
  
  
  Adjust Time Period:
  
  If you find that there is an overlap, you can either adjust the time period of your new request to avoid the overlap or delete the existing request if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Change Request Settings:
  
  Review the settings of the data load request to ensure that it is configured correctly and does not unintentionally overlap with other requests.
  
  
  
  Sequential Loading:
  
  If you are running multiple data loads, consider scheduling them to run sequentially rather than concurrently to avoid overlaps.
  
  
  
  Data Load Monitoring:
  
  Use the SAP BW monitoring tools to keep track of data loads and their statuses to prevent overlaps in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoProviders and requests.
  Request Management: Familiarize yourself with the request management features in SAP BW, including how to view and manage data load requests.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing data loads and understanding request statuses.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDMD051 error and successfully process your data requests in SAP BW.