How To Fix RSENQ069 - InfoCube &1 is locked by time-change run &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSENQ - Lock Manager

• Message number: 069

• Message text: InfoCube &1 is locked by time-change run &2

What causes this issue?

Time-change run with number &V2& is currently running. This change run
modifies the key date of time-dependent hierarchies. It also modified
aggregates of InfoCube &V1&.
The time-change run was started on &V3& by user &V4&.

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?

Wait until the time-change run has finished.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSENQ069 - InfoCube &1 is locked by time-change run &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSENQ069 indicates that an InfoCube is currently locked due to a time-change run. This typically occurs when a process is trying to access or modify data in an InfoCube that is being updated or processed by another job, such as a time-dependent data update or a data load.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a concurrent process that is locking the InfoCube. This can happen during:
  
  A time-change run that is updating the InfoCube.
  A data load process that is currently running.
  A data extraction or transformation process that has not yet completed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Running Jobs: 
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to check for any running jobs that might be locking the InfoCube. Look for jobs related to data loading or time-change runs.
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion: 
  
  If you identify a job that is currently running, you may need to wait for it to complete. Once the job finishes, the lock on the InfoCube should be released.
  
  
  
  Terminate the Job: 
  
  If the job is stuck or taking too long, you may consider terminating it. Be cautious with this approach, as it may lead to data inconsistencies. You can terminate a job from the SM37 transaction.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks: 
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the InfoCube. You can delete locks if they are no longer needed, but ensure that you understand the implications of doing so.
  
  
  
  Review Time-Change Run Settings: 
  
  If this error occurs frequently, review the settings and scheduling of your time-change runs. Ensure they are not overlapping with other processes that access the same InfoCube.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes for any specific recommendations related to your version of SAP BW or the InfoCube in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM12: Lock Entries
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench (for InfoCube management)
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Schedule data loads and time-change runs during off-peak hours to minimize conflicts.
  Monitor system performance and job execution times to identify potential bottlenecks.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific InfoCube or the error message RSENQ069.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the locking issue and prevent it from occurring in the future.