How To Fix RSENQ201 - A repartitioning run locks InfoProvider &1 (action &2)

RSENQ201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSENQ - Lock Manager

• Message number: 201

• Message text: A repartitioning run locks InfoProvider &1 (action &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSENQ201 - A repartitioning run locks InfoProvider &1 (action &2) ?

  The SAP error message RSENQ201 indicates that a repartitioning run is attempting to lock an InfoProvider, but it cannot proceed because the InfoProvider is already locked by another process. This situation typically arises in the context of data warehousing and reporting, particularly when using SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A repartitioning process is initiated for an InfoProvider (like an InfoCube or DataStore Object).
  Another process (such as data loading, reporting, or another repartitioning run) is already holding a lock on the same InfoProvider.
  The locking mechanism in SAP prevents concurrent operations that could lead to data inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSENQ201 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Locking Process:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the InfoProvider. Look for the user or process that is holding the lock.
  You can filter by the object name (InfoProvider) to find the relevant locks.
  
  
  
  Terminate the Locking Process:
  
  If you identify a process that