How To Fix /AIF/RFC_APP002 - Message &1 could not be restarted; a scheduler conflict occurred

/AIF/RFC_APP002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/RFC_APP -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Message &1 could not be restarted; a scheduler conflict occurred

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/RFC_APP002 - Message &1 could not be restarted; a scheduler conflict occurred ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/RFC_APP002 Message &1 could not be restarted; a scheduler conflict occurred typically indicates that there is a conflict in the scheduling of asynchronous messages in the Application Interface Framework (AIF). This can happen when multiple processes are trying to access or process the same message simultaneously, leading to a situation where the message cannot be restarted.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Processing: Multiple instances of the same message are being processed at the same time, leading to a conflict.
  Locking Issues: The message might be locked by another process, preventing it from being restarted.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the AIF settings or in the RFC destination settings can lead to scheduling conflicts.
  System Performance: High system load or performance issues can cause delays in processing, leading to conflicts.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Message Status: Review the status of the message in the AIF monitor. If it is in a "processing" state, wait for it to complete before