How To Fix RSDMD176 - User &2 locked the load of texts for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMD - Messages for master data

• Message number: 176

• Message text: User &2 locked the load of texts for characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

User &V2& is preventing you from loading texts to characteristic &V1&.
The lock was set by a master data loading process with the request
number (DataPcakage number) &V3& on &V4&.

System Response

For reasons of consistency, the system cannot allow the update to
continue, and it has terminated the process.

How to fix this error?

Wait until the process that is causing the lock is complete. You can
call transaction SM12 to display a list of the locks.
If a process terminates, the locks that have been set by this process
are reset automatically.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDMD176 - User &2 locked the load of texts for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSDMD176 indicates that a user has locked the loading of texts for a specific characteristic in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. This typically occurs when a user is performing a data load operation, and another user tries to access or modify the same characteristic's text data simultaneously.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently loading or modifying the texts for the specified characteristic.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. When one user is working on a characteristic, it locks the characteristic for other users.
  Long-running Processes: If a data load process is taking longer than expected, it may hold the lock for an extended period.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to complete their operation. Once the lock is released, you can try your operation again.
  Identify the Locking User: You can use transaction code SM12 to check which user is holding the lock. Look for the characteristic name in the lock entries.
  Contact the User: If you identify the user who is holding the lock, you can contact them to see if they can complete their task or release the lock.
  Release the Lock: If necessary and if you have the appropriate authorizations, you can manually delete the lock entry in SM12. However, this should be done with caution, as it may lead to data inconsistencies.
  Check for Long-running Processes: If the lock is due to a long-running process, you may need to investigate the data load job to see if it can be optimized or if it has encountered an issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs and see if any jobs are running that might be causing the lock.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP BW documentation for best practices on managing data loads and text loading processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDMD176 error and continue with your data loading tasks in SAP BW.