How To Fix RSENQ151 - An archiving run locks InfoProvider &1 (archivation object &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSENQ - Lock Manager

• Message number: 151

• Message text: An archiving run locks InfoProvider &1 (archivation object &2)

What causes this issue?

Archiving run &V3& for archiving object &V2& locks InfoProvider &V1&.
The status of archiving run is &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 archiving run has come to an end (including data
deletion) and then start the action again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSENQ151 - An archiving run locks InfoProvider &1 (archivation object &2) ?

  The SAP error message RSENQ151 indicates that an archiving run is currently locking an InfoProvider, which prevents other processes from accessing it. This typically occurs when an archiving job is in progress, and it is trying to archive data related to a specific InfoProvider (like a DataStore Object or InfoCube) identified by the placeholder &1, and the archiving object is identified by &2.
  Cause:
  
  Ongoing Archiving Process: The primary cause of this error is that an archiving job is currently running and has locked the specified InfoProvider to ensure data consistency during the archiving process.
  Concurrent Jobs: If multiple jobs are trying to access or modify the same InfoProvider simultaneously, it can lead to locking issues.
  Long-Running Jobs: If the archiving job takes longer than expected, it can lead to prolonged locks on the InfoProvider.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Completion: The simplest solution is to wait for the current archiving job to complete. You can monitor the status of the job in the SAP job management transaction (SM37).
  Check Job Status: Use transaction SM37 to check if the archiving job is still running or if it has failed. If it has failed, you may need to investigate the cause of the failure and restart the job.
  Kill the Job (if necessary): If the job is stuck and not progressing, you may need to terminate it. This should be done with caution, as it can lead to data inconsistencies. You can do this in SM37 by selecting the job and choosing the option to cancel it.
  Review Lock Entries: Use transaction SM12 to check for any lock entries related to the InfoProvider. If there are stale locks, you may need to delete them, but this should be done with caution and typically requires administrative privileges.
  Schedule Jobs Appropriately: To avoid such issues in the future, consider scheduling archiving jobs during off-peak hours or when there are fewer concurrent processes accessing the InfoProvider.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Process: Understand the archiving process in SAP BW, including how it works and the implications of locking during this process.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM12: Lock Entries
  SARA: Archive Administration
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on archiving and locking mechanisms in SAP BW.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.