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

RSM1188 - Overview

• 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