How To Fix RSM037 - Request '&' already exists in DTA '&'; transferred by DTP request '&(&)'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Request '&' already exists in DTA '&'; transferred by DTP request '&(&)'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM037 - Request '&' already exists in DTA '&'; transferred by DTP request '&(&)' ?

  The SAP error message RSM037 indicates that there is a duplicate request in the Data Transfer Process (DTP) for a specific Data Target (DTA). This typically occurs when you are trying to load data into a Data Target that already has a request with the same identifier.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Request: The request you are trying to load already exists in the Data Target. This can happen if the same data load is attempted multiple times or if there is a failure in the previous load that was not properly handled.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data or the request identifiers due to manual interventions or system errors.
  Process Overlap: If multiple processes are trying to load data into the same Data Target simultaneously, it can lead to conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Requests: Go to the Data Target in the SAP BW system and check the existing requests. You can do this by navigating to the Data Warehousing Workbench and looking at the requests for the specific Data Target.
  Delete or Manage Requests: If the existing request is not needed, you can delete it. If it is needed, you may need to adjust your DTP to avoid loading the same data again.
  Change DTP Settings: If applicable, modify the DTP settings to handle duplicates. You can set the DTP to overwrite existing requests or to handle duplicates in a specific way.
  Monitor Load Processes: Ensure that no other processes are trying to load data into the same Data Target at the same time. You may need to schedule loads to avoid overlaps.
  Check for Errors: Review the logs for any previous errors that may have caused the request to be left in an inconsistent state.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage and monitor your DTPs and Data Targets.
  Request Management: Familiarize yourself with how requests are managed in SAP BW, including how to view, delete, and monitor requests.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide patches and updates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSM037 error and successfully manage your data loads in SAP BW.