How To Fix BSANLY_CONT_ACT_MSG015 - A previous activation process is still running

BSANLY_CONT_ACT_MSG015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BSANLY_CONT_ACT_MSG - Messages for BI Content Activation Workbench

• Message number: 015

• Message text: A previous activation process is still running

What causes this issue?

A previous activation process for the current BI Content bundle has not
been finished.

System Response

If you receive this message as an error, the current activation process
has been terminated.
If this message is a warning, the system waits up to six hours until the
previous activation process has been finished. Then the system proceeds
with the activation of the current content bundle. If the previous
process does not finish within the time limit, the current process
terminates.

How to fix this error?

Wait until the previous activation process finishes before you start the
activation. If the process terminates due to an error, the system cannot
update the activation status. In this case you have to set the QM status
of the activation process manually to enable a further activation.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BSANLY_CONT_ACT_MSG015 - A previous activation process is still running ?

  The SAP error message BSANLY_CONT_ACT_MSG015 indicates that a previous activation process is still running, which prevents the current activation from proceeding. This error typically occurs in the context of data activation processes, such as those related to SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Activation Processes: The most common cause is that another activation process is currently in progress. This can happen if multiple users or processes are trying to activate data simultaneously.
  Long-Running Processes: Sometimes, an activation process may take longer than expected due to large data volumes or system performance issues, leading to this error.
  Stuck Processes: Occasionally, a previous activation process may get stuck due to system errors or resource contention, causing the system to believe that it is still running.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Running Processes: Use transaction codes like SM66 (Global Work Process Overview) or SM50 (Work Process Overview) to check for any active processes related to data activation. Identify if