How To Fix UR486 - You must delete delta requests from the BW system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UR -

• Message number: 486

• Message text: You must delete delta requests from the BW system

What causes this issue?

Note that the changes to the transaction data have already been
replicated to the connected BW system. To ensure data consistency
between and the BW system, you must delete the delta request from the
Cube.

System Response

Request ID &V1&

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UR486 - You must delete delta requests from the BW system ?

  The SAP error message UR486, which states "You must delete delta requests from the BW system," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there are issues related to delta requests in the data extraction process. This error can arise due to various reasons, such as:
  Cause:
  
  Delta Queue Overflow: The delta queue may have accumulated too many requests, leading to a situation where the system cannot process new requests.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the delta requests from being processed correctly.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical problems with the data source or the extraction process that are causing the delta requests to fail.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the data source or the InfoPackage can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UR486 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Delta Queue: 
  
  Go to transaction RSA7 to check the delta queue for the specific data source. This transaction allows you to monitor the delta queue and see if there are any requests that need to be processed.
  
  
  
  Delete Delta Requests:
  
  If you find that there are too many delta requests in the queue, you may need to delete some of them. You can do this by selecting the requests in RSA7 and choosing the option to delete them.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction RSC3 to delete delta requests from the InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Reinitialize Delta:
  
  If the delta requests are consistently failing, you may need to reinitialize the delta for the data source. This involves performing a full load of the data source and then setting up the delta extraction again.
  To do this, you can use transaction LBW0 to delete the delta initialization and then perform a full load.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  Review the logs for any errors related to the data extraction process. You can check the logs in transaction SM37 for any failed jobs that may provide more context on the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific data source you are working with. There may be specific instructions or known issues that can help you resolve the problem.
  
  
  
  System Performance:
  
  Ensure that your BW system has adequate resources (memory, CPU) to handle the data processing load. Performance issues can also lead to problems with delta requests.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA7: Monitor Delta Queue
  RSC3: Delete Delta Requests
  LBW0: Delta Initialization
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to delta requests and the UR486 error.
  
  
  BW Data Flow: Understanding the data flow in BW, including how delta loads work, can help in troubleshooting and preventing future issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UR486 error and ensure that your BW system can process delta requests effectively.