How To Fix RSSTATMAN044 - Cannot delete request &1 as it has already been updated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSSTATMAN - Status Manager Messages

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Cannot delete request &1 as it has already been updated

What causes this issue?

You want to delete request &V1&. However, the request was updated using
requests
&v2&
&v3&
&v4&
If you delete the request, the content of the InfoProvider and the targe
t of the request will be inconsistent.

System Response

The request cannot be deleted.

How to fix this error?

If you want to delete the request, you have to delete it from the respec
tive targets.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSSTATMAN044 - Cannot delete request &1 as it has already been updated ?

  The SAP error message RSSTATMAN044 indicates that a data request (usually a data load request) cannot be deleted because it has already been updated in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with data requests in the data warehouse.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a data request that has already been processed and updated in the system. This means that the request has been marked as completed and is no longer in a state that allows for deletion. The request may have been updated in the InfoProvider or has been used in reporting, making it part of the data integrity of the system.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Check Request Status: Verify the status of the request you are trying to delete. If it has been updated, you may need to handle it differently rather than deleting it.
  
  
  Use the Request in Reporting: If the request is already updated and you need to remove it for some reason, consider whether you can simply ignore it or if you need to manage it in a different way (e.g., archiving).
  
  
  Data Management: If you are trying to delete old requests to manage space or for other reasons, consider using the data management tools in SAP BW to archive or delete older requests that are no longer needed.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to data requests and their management. There may be specific guidelines or best practices for handling requests in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above methods, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or version.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage data requests and monitor their status.
  Data Request Management: Familiarize yourself with the data request management features in SAP BW, including how to archive or delete requests properly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the RSSTATMAN044 error effectively.