How To Fix RSENQ083 - User &2 is already running an index activation for object &1

RSENQ083 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSENQ - Lock Manager

• Message number: 083

• Message text: User &2 is already running an index activation for object &1

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

Object &v1&
User &v2&

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSENQ083 - User &2 is already running an index activation for object &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSENQ083 indicates that a user is already running an index activation for a specific object, which prevents another activation process from starting simultaneously. This is a concurrency control mechanism to ensure data integrity and consistency during index operations.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A user (or process) is already executing an index activation for the specified object (e.g., a database table or view).
  Another attempt is made to activate the same index by the same or another user, leading to a conflict.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Active Processes:
  
  Use transaction SM66 (Global Work Process Overview) or SM50 (Process Overview) to check if there is an active process related to the index activation for the specified object.
  Identify the user and the process that is currently running the index activation.
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion:
  
  If you find that another user is running the index activation, you may need to wait until