How To Fix RSM713 - Do not process request as the previous one is not error-free or finished

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 713

• Message text: Do not process request as the previous one is not error-free or finished

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM713 - Do not process request as the previous one is not error-free or finished ?

  The SAP error message RSM713 indicates that a request cannot be processed because the previous request is either not finished or has encountered an error. This typically occurs in the context of data processing in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with data transport requests or batch jobs.
  Cause:
  
  Pending Requests: There is a previous request that is still in process or has not been completed.
  Errors in Previous Requests: The previous request has encountered an error, preventing the system from proceeding with the current request.
  Locking Issues: The system may be locked due to the previous request, which can happen if the request is still being processed or if it has failed and is in a locked state.
  Batch Job Issues: If the requests are part of a batch job, the job may not have completed successfully.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Status of Previous Requests:
  
  Use transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) or RSMO (Process Overview) to check the status of the previous requests.
  Look for any requests that are still running or have failed.
  
  
  
  Resolve Errors:
  
  If the previous request has failed, investigate the error logs to understand the cause of the failure. You can check the logs in transaction SLG1 (Application Log) or SM21 (System Log).
  Correct any issues that caused the failure and reprocess the request.
  
  
  
  Complete or Cancel Pending Requests:
  
  If the previous request is still running, you may need to wait for it to complete.
  If it is stuck, you may need to cancel it using transaction SM37 or by using the appropriate function to terminate the job.
  
  
  
  Retry the Current Request:
  
  Once the previous request is either completed successfully or has been resolved, you can retry processing the current request.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks that may be preventing the processing of requests. If necessary, you can delete locks that are no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  RSMO: Process Overview
  SLG1: Application Log
  SM21: System Log
  SM12: Lock Entries
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly monitor job statuses and logs to catch issues early.
  Implement error handling and notification mechanisms for long-running jobs.
  Ensure that users are aware of the importance of completing or resolving requests before initiating new ones.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSM713 error and continue processing your requests in SAP.