How To Fix RSOH016 - The processing of request & has been started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOH - Messages for Open Hub Interface and for InfoSpoke

• Message number: 016

• Message text: The processing of request & has been started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOH016 - The processing of request & has been started ?

  The SAP error message RSOH016 typically indicates that a request is currently being processed in the system. This message is often encountered in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when dealing with data loading or processing requests in InfoProviders, such as InfoCubes or DataStore Objects (DSOs).
  Cause:
  The error message RSOH016 occurs when:
  
  A data request (e.g., a data load request) is already in progress for the specified request ID.
  The system does not allow multiple processes to handle the same request simultaneously to maintain data integrity and consistency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSOH016 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Request:
  
  Use transaction code RSA1 to access the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  Navigate to the relevant InfoProvider and check the status of the request in the "Manage" tab.
  If the request is still in process, you may need to wait until it completes.
  
  
  
  Monitor Background Jobs:
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to monitor background jobs. Look for any jobs related to the request ID that might be running.
  If a job is stuck or taking too long, you may need to analyze it further or terminate it if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the request. If there are locks that are preventing the request from being processed, you may need to release them.
  
  
  
  Retry the Request:
  
  Once you confirm that the previous request has completed or has been terminated, you can retry processing the request.
  
  
  
  System Performance:
  
  If this issue occurs frequently, consider checking the system performance and resources. High load or resource contention can lead to delays in processing requests.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction code SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM12: Lock Entries
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for RSOH016 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation on data loading processes and request management in BW for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSOH016 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.