How To Fix RSM738 - Request ID & from data target & scheduled for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 738

• Message text: Request ID & from data target & scheduled for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM738 - Request ID & from data target & scheduled for deletion ?

  The SAP error message RSM738 indicates that a request (identified by the Request ID) from a data target is scheduled for deletion. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when dealing with data requests in InfoProviders, such as InfoCubes or DataStore Objects (DSOs).
  Cause:
  
  
  Scheduled Deletion: The request has been marked for deletion, which can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Manual deletion by a user.
  A process chain that includes a step to delete old requests.
  Data management policies that automatically delete old requests after a certain period.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: If there are inconsistencies in the data or if the request is in a state that does not allow it to be processed (e.g., it is locked or has errors), it may trigger this message.
  
  
  Process Chain Failures: If a process chain that is supposed to handle data loading or deletion fails, it may leave requests in an inconsistent state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Request Status: Use transaction RSA1 to check the status of the request. You can look for the request ID in the relevant InfoProvider and see if it is indeed marked for deletion.
  
  
  Review Process Chains: If the request is part of a process chain, review the process chain logs to identify any failures or issues that may have led to the request being marked for deletion.
  
  
  Manual Deletion: If the request is confirmed to be scheduled for deletion and you do not need it, you can manually delete it using transaction RSA1 or RSMO (for monitoring data loads).
  
  
  Adjust Data Management Policies: If automatic deletion is causing issues, consider adjusting the data retention policies in your BW system to prevent important requests from being deleted prematurely.
  
  
  Reprocess the Request: If the request is still needed, you may need to reprocess it or load the data again, depending on the context of the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSMO: Monitor Data Loads
  RSPC: Process Chain Management
  
  
  
  Logs and Monitoring: Always check the logs for any related errors or warnings that might provide more context on why the request is scheduled for deletion.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for best practices on data management and request handling to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the RSM738 error and manage your data requests effectively.