How To Fix RSM1642 - Request &1(&2) is duplicated - no activation; target-RNR &3(&4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 642

• Message text: Request &1(&2) is duplicated - no activation; target-RNR &3(&4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM1642 - Request &1(&2) is duplicated - no activation; target-RNR &3(&4) ?

  The SAP error message RSM1642 indicates that there is a duplicate request in the system, which prevents the activation of the request. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP transport management system or when dealing with data requests in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environment.
  Cause:
  The error message RSM1642 is triggered when:
  
  A request (e.g., a transport request or a data load request) has already been processed or activated in the system.
  The system detects that the request you are trying to activate is a duplicate of an existing request.
  This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Manual reprocessing of requests.
  Errors during data loading that lead to the same request being submitted multiple times.
  Issues with the transport system where the same transport request is being imported multiple times.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSM1642 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing Requests:
  
  Use transaction codes like RSA1 (for BW) or SE01 (for transport requests) to check if the request you are trying to activate already exists in the system.
  Look for the request number mentioned in the error message and verify its status.
  
  
  
  Delete or Ignore Duplicate Requests:
  
  If you confirm that the request is indeed a duplicate, you can choose to delete it or ignore it if it is not needed.
  In BW, you can delete the duplicate request from the InfoProvider or the data target.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Original Request:
  
  If the original request is still valid and needs to be processed, ensure that it is activated correctly.
  You may need to reprocess the original request if it was not activated due to the duplicate.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If this error occurs in the context of transport requests, ensure that the transport directory is clean and that there are no inconsistencies in the transport logs.
  You may need to check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that could indicate why the duplicate request was created.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 for BW, SE01 for transport requests, and SM37 for job monitoring.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to data loading and transport management for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSM1642 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.