How To Fix RSPM124 - Data target &1(&2) contains yellow requests and cannot be locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPM - BW: Request Status and Process Management

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Data target &1(&2) contains yellow requests and cannot be locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPM124 - Data target &1(&2) contains yellow requests and cannot be locked ?

  The SAP error message RSPM124 indicates that a data target (like an InfoCube, DataStore Object, or other data targets in SAP BW) contains yellow requests, which means that there are requests that are in a "yellow" status, typically indicating that they are in a state of being processed or are not fully completed. This prevents the data target from being locked for further processing, such as loading new data.
  Cause:
  
  
  Yellow Requests: The presence of yellow requests indicates that there are ongoing processes or issues with previous data loads that have not been resolved. This could be due to:
  
  A data load that is still in progress.
  A previous data load that failed and left the request in a yellow state.
  Data requests that are waiting for further processing or approval.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: If there are inconsistencies in the data or if the data load was interrupted, it can lead to yellow requests.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSPM124 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of Requests:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1) and navigate to the data target in question.
  Check the status of the requests in the "Manage" section to identify which requests are yellow.
  
  
  
  Resolve Yellow Requests:
  
  If the yellow requests are due to a failed load, you may need to analyze the error logs to understand why the load failed and take corrective actions.
  If the requests are still processing, you may need to wait until they complete.
  
  
  
  Delete or Manage Requests:
  
  If the yellow requests are no longer needed, you can delete them. However, ensure that you understand the implications of deleting requests, as this may affect reporting or data integrity.
  You can also try to reprocess the yellow requests if they are recoverable.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Ensure that there are no locks on the data target that could be causing the issue. You can use transaction code SM12 to check for locks.
  
  
  
  Monitor Data Load Processes:
  
  Regularly monitor your data load processes to ensure that they complete successfully and do not leave behind yellow requests.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SM12: Display and Manage Locks
  RSPC: Process Chain Maintenance (to check if any process chains are causing issues)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing data requests and understanding the status of data loads.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to yellow requests or the RSPM124 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSPM124 error and ensure that your data target is available for further processing.