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

RSM1642 - Overview

• 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)