How To Fix RSENQ050 - A roll up is running for InfoCube &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSENQ - Lock Manager

• Message number: 050

• Message text: A roll up is running for InfoCube &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSENQ050 - A roll up is running for InfoCube &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSENQ050 indicates that a roll-up process is currently running for a specific InfoCube, which prevents other processes from accessing or modifying the data in that InfoCube until the roll-up is completed. This is a common scenario in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environments, particularly when dealing with data aggregation and reporting.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A roll-up process is actively aggregating data from lower-level InfoObjects to the InfoCube.
  Another process (like a query execution, data load, or another roll-up) attempts to access the same InfoCube simultaneously.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSENQ050 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Wait for the Roll-Up to Complete: The simplest solution is to wait until the roll-up process finishes. You can monitor the status of the roll-up in the SAP BW system.
  
  
  Check Background Jobs: Use transaction code SM37 to check for any background jobs that are currently running. Look for jobs related to the roll-up process and see if they are still active.
  
  
  Cancel the Roll-Up Job: If the roll-up job is taking too long and you need to proceed with your task, you can consider canceling the roll-up job. However, be cautious with this approach as it may lead to data inconsistencies. To cancel a job:
  
  Go to transaction SM37.
  Find the job related to the roll-up.
  Select the job and choose the option to cancel it.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the InfoCube. If there are locks that are not being released, you may need to investigate further.
  
  
  Review System Performance: If roll-up processes are frequently causing issues, it may be worth reviewing the system performance and optimizing the data load and roll-up processes. This could involve:
  
  Scheduling roll-ups during off-peak hours.
  Optimizing the InfoCube design.
  Increasing system resources if necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Roll-Up Process: This is a process in SAP BW that aggregates data from lower-level InfoObjects (like DataStore Objects) into an InfoCube for reporting purposes.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SM12: Check for locks on database objects.
  RSA1: Access the Data Warehousing Workbench for InfoCube management.
  
  
  Performance Tuning: Consider reviewing the performance of your BW system and optimizing data load and roll-up processes to minimize conflicts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the RSENQ050 error and ensure smoother operation within your SAP BW environment.