How To Fix RSTCC002 - Data target &1 was locked. Data deletion could not be done.

RSTCC002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSTCC - Messages of package RSTCC

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Data target &1 was locked. Data deletion could not be done.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSTCC002 - Data target &1 was locked. Data deletion could not be done. ?

  The SAP error message RSTCC002 indicates that a data target (such as an InfoCube, DataStore Object, or other data storage) is locked, preventing data deletion operations from being performed. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly in the context of data warehousing and ETL processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Processes: The data target may be locked because there are active processes (like data loading or data extraction) that are currently using it.
  Manual Locks: A user or administrator may have manually locked the data target for maintenance or other reasons.
  System Errors: Sometimes, system errors or inconsistencies can lead to a lock that is not released properly.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction is taking too long to complete, it may hold a lock on the data target.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Processes: Use transaction codes like SM66 (Global Work Process Overview) or SM50 (Work Process Overview) to check for any active processes that might be locking the data target. If