How To Fix RSSEM_RFC_INFOPROV104 - Deletion of intermediately stored data failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSSEM_RFC_INFOPROV -

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Deletion of intermediately stored data failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSSEM_RFC_INFOPROV104 - Deletion of intermediately stored data failed ?

  The SAP error message RSSEM_RFC_INFOPROV104 indicates that there was a failure in the deletion of intermediately stored data during a process involving an InfoProvider, typically in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA. This error can occur during data extraction, transformation, or loading (ETL) processes, particularly when dealing with data requests or data loads.
  Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The data you are trying to delete may be locked by another process or transaction, preventing the deletion from occurring.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the delete operation.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the deletion from being executed successfully.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues such as database connectivity problems, or issues with the InfoProvider itself.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load, it may not be able to process the deletion request in a timely manner.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the database tables related to the InfoProvider. If locks are found, you may need to wait for the locks to be released or contact the user who holds the lock.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the deletion has the necessary authorizations. You can check this using transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the InfoProvider to ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the data. You can use transaction RSA1 to check the InfoProvider and perform any necessary repairs.
  Check System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the failure.
  Retry the Operation: Sometimes, simply retrying the operation after a short period can resolve transient issues.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), SM12 (Display and Delete Locks), and SLG1 (Application Log).
  SAP BW Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to data loading and InfoProviders for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance and resource utilization to ensure that the system is not under excessive load during data operations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RSSEM_RFC_INFOPROV104 error effectively.