How To Fix RSENQ087 - Index activation is running

RSENQ087 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSENQ - Lock Manager

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Index activation is running

What causes this issue?

The process cannot be started, because it cannot be executed at the same
time as an index activation.

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?

Execute the process if no index activation is running.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSENQ087 - Index activation is running ?

  The SAP error message RSENQ087 indicates that an index activation process is currently running in the system. This message typically occurs when you attempt to perform an operation that requires an index to be activated, but the activation process is already in progress. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Index Activation: The most common cause of this error is that another user or process is currently activating the same index. Index activation can take some time, especially for large tables or complex indexes.
  Long-Running Transactions: If a transaction that involves index activation is taking longer than expected, it can lead to this error.
  System Locking: The system may have locks in place that prevent other operations from proceeding while the index activation is ongoing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Wait for Completion: The simplest solution is to wait for the current index activation process to complete. You can monitor the process using transaction