How To Fix RSENQ085 - Deletion of master data index is already running

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSENQ - Lock Manager

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Deletion of master data index is already running

What causes this issue?

InfoObject &v1& is being deleted by user &v2&

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSENQ085 - Deletion of master data index is already running ?

  The SAP error message RSENQ085 indicates that a process attempting to delete a master data index is already in progress. This typically occurs in the context of data management tasks, such as when you are trying to delete or modify master data in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or other SAP systems that utilize similar indexing mechanisms.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a concurrent process that is already executing a deletion of the master data index. This can happen if:
  
  A previous deletion job is still running.
  There are multiple users or processes trying to delete the same master data index simultaneously.
  A previous job did not complete successfully and is still holding a lock on the index.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSENQ085 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Running Jobs:
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to check for any running jobs related to the deletion of master data. Look for jobs that are in the "active" state and may be related to the index deletion.
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion:
  
  If you find a job that is currently running, you may need to wait for it to complete. Once it finishes, you can attempt your deletion operation again.
  
  
  
  Terminate Stuck Jobs:
  
  If a job is stuck or taking too long, you may consider terminating it. You can do this in SM37 by selecting the job and choosing the option to cancel it. Be cautious with this step, as terminating a job can lead to data inconsistencies if not handled properly.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks that might be preventing the deletion. If you find locks related to the master data index, you can analyze whether they can be released safely.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the logs for any previous jobs that may have failed. This can provide insight into why the deletion process is still running or if there are underlying issues that need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, if the issue persists and you have the necessary authorizations, a system restart may help clear any lingering processes or locks.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM12: Lock Entries
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes and documentation related to master data management and index handling for more detailed guidance on best practices and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, especially if this is affecting production systems.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSENQ085 error and successfully manage your master data index deletions.