How To Fix RSM854 - Refresh of the display terminated because InfoCube/DSO cannot be locked

RSM854 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 854

• Message text: Refresh of the display terminated because InfoCube/DSO cannot be locked

What causes this issue?

InfoProvider &V1& cannot be locked with lock argument RSICCONT.

System Response

The display is not refreshed and contains old or incorrect data, that
can come from other InfoProviders.

How to fix this error?

Check why the sm12 lock is not yet released on the table RSICCONT; Where
necessary delete the lock.
With reproduction of an unauthorized lock, write a message to SAP.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM854 - Refresh of the display terminated because InfoCube/DSO cannot be locked ?

  The SAP error message RSM854 indicates that the refresh of the display has been terminated because the InfoCube or DataStore Object (DSO) cannot be locked. This typically occurs in the context of data extraction or reporting when the system is unable to obtain the necessary locks on the data objects involved.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another process or user may be accessing the InfoCube or DSO, preventing the current process from obtaining a lock.
  Long-Running Queries: If there are long-running queries or data loads that are currently processing, they may hold locks on the InfoCube or DSO.
  System Performance Issues: High system load or performance issues can lead to delays in obtaining locks.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the InfoCube or DSO may lead to locking issues.
  Database Locks: Database-level locks may be preventing access to the data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Active Processes: Use transaction codes like SM66 (Global Work Process Overview) or SM50 (Work Process Overview) to check