How To Fix RSDMDD_DELETE016 - &4 Start job &1 for &2 Table

RSDMDD_DELETE016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMDD_DELETE - Messages for Deleting Master Data

• Message number: 016

• Message text: &4 Start job &1 for &2 Table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDMDD_DELETE016 - &4 Start job &1 for &2 Table ?

  The SAP error message RSDMDD_DELETE016 typically indicates an issue related to the deletion of data from a DataStore Object (DSO) or InfoProvider in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). The message suggests that a background job needs to be started to delete data from a specific table.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Data Deletion Process: The system is unable to delete data from the specified table because the deletion process has not been initiated or completed.
  Job Scheduling: The required background job for data deletion has not been scheduled or has failed.
  Locking Issues: There may be locks on the table that prevent the deletion process from proceeding.
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be configuration issues with the DataStore Object or InfoProvider that need to be addressed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Job Status:
  
  Go to transaction SM37 to check the status of the background job that is responsible for