How To Fix RSDMD136 - Master data cannot be deleted since master/trans. data is being loaded.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMD - Messages for master data

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Master data cannot be deleted since master/trans. data is being loaded.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDMD136 - Master data cannot be deleted since master/trans. data is being loaded. ?

  The SAP error message RSDMD136 indicates that you are trying to delete master data in a Data Warehouse (BW) system while there is an ongoing data load process that involves either master data or transactional data. This error is a safeguard to prevent inconsistencies in the data model.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is currently processing a data load that is dependent on the master data you are trying to delete. This could happen in scenarios such as:
  
  A data load is in progress for InfoObjects that rely on the master data.
  The master data is being used in a transformation or data transfer process.
  There are active requests in the data warehouse that reference the master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Active Data Loads:
  
  Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check if there are any active data loads. Look for any requests that are currently being processed.
  
  
  
  Wait for Data Load Completion:
  
  If you find that a data load is in progress, you will need to wait until it completes. Once the data load is finished, you can attempt to delete the master data again.
  
  
  
  Monitor Process Chains:
  
  If you are using process chains, check if there are any process chains that are currently running and may be using the master data. You can monitor process chains using transaction code RSPC.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the master data tables. If there are locks, you may need to resolve them before proceeding with the deletion.
  
  
  
  Retry Deletion:
  
  After ensuring that no data loads are in progress and there are no locks, you can retry the deletion of the master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSPC: Process Chain Monitoring
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always check for ongoing data loads before attempting to delete master data.
  Schedule data loads and deletions during off-peak hours to minimize conflicts.
  Consider implementing a process to monitor and manage data loads effectively.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDMD136 error and successfully delete the master data when it is safe to do so.