How To Fix RSDU_REPART016 - A similar conversion request is already being processed

RSDU_REPART016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDU_REPART - Messages for Repartitioning InfoProviders

• Message number: 016

• Message text: A similar conversion request is already being processed

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RSDU_REPART016 - Details

• The SAP error message RSDU_REPART016 indicates that a similar conversion request is already being processed in the system. This typically occurs in the context of data extraction or data loading processes, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Concurrent Requests: The error usually arises when multiple requests are trying to process the same data or request at the same time. This can happen if:
  
  A previous data load or extraction process is still running.
  A user or process attempts to start a new request for the same data set while the previous one is still active.
  
  
  
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If a request is already being processed, the system will not allow another request for the same data to start until the first one is completed.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Requests: 
  
  Go to the transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check for any active