How To Fix RSO_CTC241 - &1 RDA requests are still open

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_CTC - Message class for CTC related messages

• Message number: 241

• Message text: &1 RDA requests are still open

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO_CTC241 - &1 RDA requests are still open ?

  The SAP error message RSO_CTC241 indicates that there are still open RDA (Remote Data Access) requests in the system, which is preventing certain operations from being completed. This error typically occurs in the context of data extraction or data loading processes, particularly when using SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one or more RDA requests that are still in an open state. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  A previous data load process did not complete successfully.
  There are locks on the data that prevent the requests from being processed.
  The system is still processing other requests, and the current request cannot proceed until those are completed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSO_CTC241 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Open Requests:
  
  Use transaction code RSA1 to access the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  Navigate to the "Data Flow" section and check for any open RDA requests.
  You can also use transaction SM37 to monitor background jobs and see if there are any jobs related to RDA that are still running.
  
  
  
  Terminate or Complete Open Requests:
  
  If you find any open requests that are stuck or not processing, you may need to terminate them. You can do this in SM37 by selecting the job and choosing the option to cancel it.
  If the requests are still processing, wait for them to complete.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks that might be preventing the requests from completing. If you find locks that are no longer needed, you can delete them.
  
  
  
  Restart the Process:
  
  After addressing the open requests and locks, try to restart the data load or extraction process that was initially causing the error.
  
  
  
  Monitor System Performance:
  
  Ensure that the system is not overloaded and that there are sufficient resources available for processing requests.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM12: Lock Entries
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for RDA and data loading processes to understand best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.