How To Fix RSDPP020 - A dataflow is already persisted for worklist &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDPP - BW: Data Privacy Protection

• Message number: 020

• Message text: A dataflow is already persisted for worklist &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDPP020 - A dataflow is already persisted for worklist &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSDPP020 indicates that there is already a persisted data flow for the specified worklist. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to create or modify a data flow that conflicts with an existing one.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Existing Data Flow: A data flow for the specified worklist already exists and is persisted in the system.
  Concurrent Processes: Another process might be trying to access or modify the same data flow simultaneously.
  Inconsistent State: The system might be in an inconsistent state due to previous operations that were not completed successfully.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Data Flow:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1) and check if there is an existing data flow for the specified worklist.
  If it exists and is not needed, you may consider deleting or modifying it.
  
  
  
  Release Locks:
  
  If another process is holding a lock on the data flow, you may need to wait for that process to complete or manually release the lock if you have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the data flow to ensure that there are no inconsistencies. You can use transaction codes like RSBAS000 or RSBAS002 to check and repair inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Data Flow:
  
  If the existing data flow is not needed, you can delete it and then recreate the data flow as required.
  
  
  
  Check for Background Jobs:
  
  Ensure that there are no background jobs running that might be using the same worklist or data flow.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction code SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSMO (Monitor Process Chains), and SLG1 (Application Log).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP BW documentation for best practices on managing data flows and worklists.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or BW support team for further assistance.