How To Fix RSM1162 - Data target & is being reconstructed. Unable to start a second run.

RSM1162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Data target & is being reconstructed. Unable to start a second run.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM1162 - Data target & is being reconstructed. Unable to start a second run. ?

  The SAP error message RSM1162 indicates that a data target is currently undergoing a reconstruction process, which prevents a second run from being initiated. This situation typically arises in the context of data extraction and loading processes, particularly in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) environments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Ongoing Reconstruction: The primary cause of this error is that the data target (like an InfoCube, DataStore Object, or other data targets) is in the process of being reconstructed. This can happen due to a previous data load that has not yet completed or has been interrupted.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent multiple processes from modifying the same data target simultaneously. If one process is reconstructing the data target, other processes will be blocked from starting until the reconstruction is complete.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Status: First, check the status of the data target. You can do this by navigating to the