How To Fix RSEC446 - Migration process should only cancel old migrations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 446

• Message text: Migration process should only cancel old migrations

What causes this issue?

The migration is only run up to the deletion process. This means that ol
d migration processes are deleted without generating new migrations.
To undo all old migrations, you can select all users and all authorizati
on objects.
However, you can also select more specific deletion processes. The same
conditions are required as are for the normal migration process. This me
ans that you may only select <ZH>complete user groups</> and must select
authorization objects.
<ZH>Complete </>means that the migrated authorization profiles are only
present in users that are to be migrated and not in other users. Complet
eness also depends on the selection of authorization objects for which
the authorizations are to be migrated. If affected profiles are present
in other users that are not in the selection list, an error message is
displayed with the list of missing users, and the process is terminated
(a message appears in the log).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you want to delete everything, choose all users and all authorization
objects to be recalled ("Undo").

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC446 - Migration process should only cancel old migrations ?

  The SAP error message RSEC446 indicates that there is an issue with the migration process in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA. This error typically occurs when you attempt to cancel a migration process that is not in the correct state or when there are inconsistencies in the migration process.
  Cause:
  The error message "Migration process should only cancel old migrations" usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Migration State: You are trying to cancel a migration that is either not in progress or has already been completed.
  Multiple Migrations: There may be multiple migration processes running, and the system is unable to determine which one to cancel.
  System Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the migration logs or the migration status in the database.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSEC446 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Migration Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and check the status of the migration processes.
  Ensure that you are trying to cancel a migration that is currently in progress.
  
  
  
  Identify Old Migrations:
  
  Use the relevant transaction or report to identify old or completed migrations that can be canceled.
  Make sure you are not trying to cancel a migration that is still active or has already been finalized.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction:
  
  Ensure you are using the correct transaction code for canceling migrations. The typical transaction for managing migrations is RSMIGRATE.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the migration logs for any errors or warnings that might provide more context on the issue.
  Look for any entries that indicate why the migration cannot be canceled.
  
  
  
  System Consistency Check:
  
  If you suspect inconsistencies, you may need to run consistency checks or repair processes in the BW system.
  You can use transaction RSCONN01 to check for inconsistencies in the data flow.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. They may provide patches or specific guidance based on your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP BW documentation for migration processes to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RSEC446 error effectively.