How To Fix RSM1020 - Request & does not exist (no longer exists?)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM1 - Messages for AWB, Scheduler and Monitor (new)

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Request & does not exist (no longer exists?)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM1020 - Request & does not exist (no longer exists?) ?

  The SAP error message RSM1020, which states "Request & does not exist (no longer exists?)", typically occurs in the context of SAP's data transport and extraction processes, particularly when dealing with the Data Warehousing or the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environment. This error indicates that a specific data request (usually a data load request) cannot be found in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Deleted Request: The request may have been deleted or not yet created. This can happen if the data load process was interrupted or if the request was manually deleted.
  Incorrect Request ID: The request ID being referenced may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Data Load Issues: There may have been issues during the data load process that caused the request to fail or not be created.
  Data Source Changes: Changes in the data source or the structure of the data model can lead to requests being invalidated.
  Transport Issues: If the request is part of a transport that has not been properly imported or has been removed, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Request ID: Verify that the request ID you are trying to access is correct. Ensure there are no typos or errors in the ID.
  Review Data Load Process: Check the logs of the data load process to see if there were any errors or warnings that could indicate why the request is missing.
  Re-run Data Load: If the request was not created due to a failure, try re-running the data load process to generate the request again.
  Check for Deletions: If the request was deleted, you may need to recreate the data load or check if it can be restored from a backup.
  Consult with Basis Team: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis team to check for any system-level issues or inconsistencies that may be affecting the data requests.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the status of data requests and to see if they exist in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSMO (Monitor Data Load), and RSMO (Data Load Monitor) to help diagnose and resolve issues.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to data loading and request management in BW to understand the expected behavior and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSM1020 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.