How To Fix RSM521 - InfoPackage & has already been processed (Req. & IDoc &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 521

• Message text: InfoPackage & has already been processed (Req. & IDoc &)

What causes this issue?

InfoPackage &V1& has already been processed once in request &V2& with
IDoc number &V3&.
An update of the IDoc is no longer possible as this leads to a double
update of the IDoc.

System Response

Update refused.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM521 - InfoPackage & has already been processed (Req. & IDoc &) ?

  The SAP error message RSM521 indicates that an InfoPackage has already been processed for a specific request and IDoc. This typically occurs in the context of data extraction and loading processes in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you attempt to load data that has already been processed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Processing: The most common cause of this error is that the InfoPackage has already been executed for the same data request. This can happen if the InfoPackage is run multiple times for the same data set.
  Data Load Status: The request associated with the InfoPackage may already be in a status that indicates it has been processed (e.g., "Green" status).
  IDoc Status: If the IDoc associated with the InfoPackage has already been processed, it will not allow reprocessing of the same data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Request Status: Verify the status of the data request in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1). If the request has already been processed successfully, you may not need to run the InfoPackage again.
  Delete or Reset Request: If you need to reprocess the data, you can delete the existing request or reset its status. This can be done in the Data Warehousing Workbench by selecting the request and choosing the appropriate option to delete or reset.
  Use a New Request: If you need to load the same data again, consider creating a new request or modifying the selection criteria in the InfoPackage to ensure it processes a different set of data.
  Check for Errors: If you believe the InfoPackage should not have been processed, check for any errors in the previous load that may have caused it to be marked as processed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSMO: Monitor Data Load
  RSMO: Monitor InfoPackage
  
  
  Logs and Monitoring: Check the logs for the InfoPackage and the data load process to identify any issues or errors that may have occurred during the previous processing.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on InfoPackages and data loading processes in SAP BW.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSM521 error and successfully manage your data loading processes in SAP BW.