How To Fix 42020 - Table already cleaned up. New start not required

42020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Table already cleaned up. New start not required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42020 - Table already cleaned up. New start not required ?

  The SAP error message "42020 Table already cleaned up. New start not required" typically occurs in the context of data processing or background jobs, particularly when dealing with temporary tables or data cleanup processes. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Cleanup Process: This message indicates that a cleanup process for a specific table has already been executed, and there is no need to initiate it again. This can happen if the cleanup job is triggered multiple times or if the system is trying to perform an operation that is redundant.
  Job Scheduling: If a job is scheduled to run at specific intervals and it completes its task before the next scheduled run, the system may throw this message when it attempts to start the cleanup process again.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple processes are trying to clean up the same table simultaneously, one process may complete the cleanup,