How To Fix RSPLS552 - Data slices for InfoCube &1 are locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLS - General Messages

• Message number: 552

• Message text: Data slices for InfoCube &1 are locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLS552 - Data slices for InfoCube &1 are locked ?

  The SAP error message RSPLS552 indicates that data slices for a specific InfoCube are locked. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there are ongoing processes that prevent data from being accessed or modified. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Data Loading Processes: The most common cause of this error is that a data loading process (like an InfoPackage or a data transfer process) is currently running or has not completed successfully, which locks the data slices.
  Data Activation: If data is being activated in the InfoCube, it can also lead to locks on the data slices.
  Long-running Queries: Queries that are taking a long time to execute can also lock the data slices.
  Manual Locks: Sometimes, manual locks may have been set on the InfoCube or its data slices.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Running Processes: Use transaction codes like SM66 (Global Work Process Overview) or SM50 (Work Process Overview) to check for any running processes that might be locking the InfoCube. If you find any, you may need to wait for them to complete or terminate them if they are stuck.
  
  
  Monitor Data Loading: Check the status of any data loading processes in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1). Ensure that all data loads have completed successfully.
  
  
  Release Locks: If you determine that there are unnecessary locks, you can release them using transaction SM12 (Display and Delete Locks). Be cautious when doing this, as it may affect ongoing processes.
  
  
  Check Query Execution: If a query is causing the lock, you may need to optimize the query or check for any long-running queries that can be terminated.
  
  
  Restart the Process: If the issue persists, consider restarting the data loading process or the BW system itself, if feasible.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SM66: Global Work Process Overview
  SM50: Work Process Overview
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP BW documentation for best practices on data loading and query performance to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSPLS552 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.