How To Fix RSO291 - InfoPackage &1 is locked. Data was not loaded.

RSO291 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO - BW Repository

• Message number: 291

• Message text: InfoPackage &1 is locked. Data was not loaded.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO291 - InfoPackage &1 is locked. Data was not loaded. ?

  The SAP error message RSO291 indicates that an InfoPackage is locked, which prevents data from being loaded into the Data Warehouse. This can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Active Load Process: The InfoPackage might be currently in use by another data load process. If a data load is already running, the InfoPackage will be locked until that process completes.
  Manual Locking: The InfoPackage may have been manually locked by a user or administrator to prevent data loading during maintenance or other operations.
  Failed Load: If a previous data load attempt failed, the InfoPackage might remain locked until the issue is resolved.
  System Issues: There could be underlying system issues or inconsistencies that are causing the lock.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Active Processes: 
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1) and check if there are any active data load processes using the InfoPackage. If so, wait for the