How To Fix RSENQ086 - Cannot start deletion of master data index at the moment

RSENQ086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSENQ - Lock Manager

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Cannot start deletion of master data index at the moment

What causes this issue?

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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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSENQ086 - Cannot start deletion of master data index at the moment ?

  The SAP error message RSENQ086 indicates that the system is unable to start the deletion of the master data index due to a lock situation. This typically occurs when there are ongoing processes that are using the master data index, preventing the deletion operation from proceeding.
  
  Cause:
  
  Lock Situations: The most common cause is that another process is currently accessing the master data index, which leads to a lock that prevents the deletion.
  Long-running Jobs: If there are long-running jobs or transactions that are using the master data, they can hold locks that block the deletion process.
  System Configuration: Sometimes, system configuration or settings related to the master data index can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the master data index. Identify the user or process that is holding the lock and determine if it can be terminated or if you need to wait