How To Fix 0M250 - User &1 has already started background process '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0M - Customer Enhancements

• Message number: 250

• Message text: User &1 has already started background process '&2'

What causes this issue?

The background process for determining adjustment modes has already
been started by another user.

System Response

Program SAPRUPGM, which is executed during the determination process,
is locked.

How to fix this error?

Please check the background process log in SM37.
The background process cannot be started by more than one user at any
time. Please wait until the background process is finished.

Procedure for System Administrators

If the process terminates with a short dump, you must use the lock
management transaction SM12 to reset the lock for program SAPRUPGM.

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

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0M250 - User &1 has already started background process '&2' ?

  The SAP error message 0M250 indicates that a user (denoted as &1) has already initiated a background process identified by &2. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to start a background job that is already running or has been scheduled by the same user.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Job Submission: The user is trying to submit a background job that is already in progress.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: The job may have been scheduled to run at the same time, leading to conflicts.
  User Restrictions: Some configurations may restrict users from running multiple instances of the same job.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Status:
  
  Go to transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check the status of the background job.
  Look for jobs with the same name and see if they are currently running or have finished.
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion:
  
  If the job is still running, you may need to wait for it to complete before submitting a new instance.
  
  
  
  Cancel or Delete the Job:
  
  If the job is stuck or needs to be restarted, you can cancel or delete it from the job monitoring screen (SM37).
  
  
  
  Modify Job Scheduling:
  
  If you need to run the job multiple times, consider modifying the job scheduling to avoid conflicts, such as changing the job name or scheduling it at different times.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to run the job and that there are no restrictions in place.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis team to check for any system-level configurations or restrictions that may be causing this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log (to check for any related system messages)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to background job processing.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for background processing to understand best practices and configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage background jobs in SAP.