How To Fix RSM2042 - Data records were selected in the PSA

RSM2042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM2 - Monitor assistant help texts

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Data records were selected in the PSA

What causes this issue?

Data records have been marked as incorrect in the PSA.

System Response

The corresponding data packages have not been updated using the PSA.

How to fix this error?

Goto PSA maintenance for the request and edit the incorrect records or
correct the error in another way. You find the relevant error messages
for each record in the PSA by double-clicking on the status of the
record.
Note that you are only permitted to edit and manually update the request
if it is not included in the request list in the InfoCube. Where
necessary, first delete it from the InfoCube.
Post the incorrect data packets manually.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM2042 - Data records were selected in the PSA ?

  The SAP error message RSM2042 indicates that data records have been selected in the Persistent Staging Area (PSA) but have not been processed further. This message typically arises in the context of data extraction and loading processes, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  
  Cause:
  The error message RSM2042 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Data Load Issues: The data records in the PSA may not have been successfully loaded into the target InfoProvider (like an InfoCube or DataStore Object).
  Data Quality Issues: There may be issues with the data quality, such as missing mandatory fields or data format inconsistencies.
  Process Chain Configuration: The process chain that is supposed to handle the data load may not be configured correctly, leading to incomplete processing.
  Data Already Processed: The records in the PSA may have already been processed, and the system is trying to process them again.
  Locking Issues: There may be locks