How To Fix RSM1188 - Delete init. request &1 before running init. again with same selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Delete init. request &1 before running init. again with same selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM1188 - Delete init. request &1 before running init. again with same selection ?

  The SAP error message RSM1188 indicates that there is an issue with the initialization request in the context of data extraction or data loading in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). Specifically, the message states: "Delete init. request &1 before running init. again with same selection." This typically occurs when you attempt to run an initialization process for a data source that has already been initialized with the same selection criteria.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Initialization: You are trying to run an initialization request for a data source that has already been initialized with the same selection criteria. SAP BW does not allow multiple initialization requests with identical parameters to avoid data inconsistencies.
  Incomplete Previous Request: The previous initialization request may not have been completed successfully, leaving the system in a state where it still recognizes the old request.
  Request Status: The previous initialization request may still be in a status that does not allow for a new initialization to be processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Initialization Requests:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Navigate to the relevant InfoSource or DataSource.
  Check the "Initialization" tab to see the existing initialization requests.
  
  
  
  Delete the Existing Initialization Request:
  
  If you find the initialization request (identified by the request number &1 in the error message), you need to delete it.
  You can do this by selecting the request and choosing the option to delete it. Make sure that the request is not in a status that prevents deletion (e.g., it should not be in "Green" status).
  
  
  
  Re-run the Initialization:
  
  After successfully deleting the old initialization request, you can re-run the initialization process with the same selection criteria.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  If the previous request was incomplete or had errors, check the logs for any issues that may need to be addressed before re-running the initialization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSMO: Monitor Data Load
  RSMO: Manage Data Load Requests
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for BW data loading processes for more detailed guidance on initialization and data extraction.
  Best Practices: Always ensure that previous requests are completed and monitored before initiating new requests to avoid conflicts and errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSM1188 error and successfully run your initialization request.