How To Fix RSM019 - Data target '&' cannot be filled because a DTP update is active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Data target '&' cannot be filled because a DTP update is active

What causes this issue?

You cannot load data to the InfoProvider because there are active DTP up
dates from DataSource &V2& and source system &V3& for this InfoProvider.

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 RSM019 - Data target '&' cannot be filled because a DTP update is active ?

  The SAP error message RSM019 indicates that a data target (like an InfoCube or DataStore Object) cannot be filled because a Data Transfer Process (DTP) update is currently active. This typically occurs in the context of data loading in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an attempt to load data into a target that is already being updated by another process.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent DTP Execution: The most common cause of this error is that there is already an active DTP process that is writing to the same data target. SAP BW does not allow multiple DTPs to update the same target simultaneously to maintain data integrity.
  Long-running DTP: If a DTP process is taking longer than expected, it may block other processes from accessing the data target.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If a DTP is running, it locks the data target until the process is completed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active DTPs: Use transaction code RSMO (DTP Monitor) to check if there are any active DTP processes that are currently running for the same data target. If you find an active DTP, you may need to wait for it to complete.
  Terminate Long-Running DTP: If a DTP is stuck or taking too long, you can terminate it. In the DTP Monitor, you can select the process and choose to cancel it. Be cautious with this approach, as it may lead to incomplete data loads.
  Schedule DTPs Appropriately: If you frequently encounter this issue, consider scheduling your DTPs to run at different times to avoid conflicts.
  Check for Errors: If a DTP is failing and not completing, investigate the logs for any errors that may be causing it to hang. You can check the logs in the DTP Monitor or use transaction RSMO to analyze the details.
  Use Process Chains: If you are using process chains to manage your data loads, ensure that the process chains are designed to avoid overlapping DTPs that target the same data target.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSMO: DTP Monitor
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSPC: Process Chain Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to DTPs and data targets.
  Documentation: Review SAP BW documentation for best practices on managing DTPs and data loading processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSM019 error and ensure smooth data loading processes in your SAP BW environment.