How To Fix BT859 - Init. group & not possible as another group & is already init.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 859

• Message text: Init. group & not possible as another group & is already init.

What causes this issue?

The system tried to initialize the environment for processing parallel
RFCs using the function code SPBT_INITIALIZE. Here it was established
that the environment was already initialized for other PBT groups.
This is a programming error in an application program that uses
parallel RFCs. You can find the name of the program in the ABAP call
stack.

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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Report this error to the person responsible for the application
program.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT859 - Init. group & not possible as another group & is already init. ?

  The SAP error message BT859 typically indicates that there is an issue with the initialization of a business transaction or a group in the system. The message suggests that an initialization process cannot proceed because another group is already in the initialization state. This can occur in various contexts, such as during batch processing, data transfer, or when working with business transaction events.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Initialization: The error usually arises when there is an attempt to initialize a new group while another group is still in the process of being initialized. This can happen if multiple processes are trying to initialize groups simultaneously.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses locking mechanisms to prevent data inconsistencies. If one process has locked a group for initialization, other processes will be blocked from initializing until the first process completes.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are not aligned, leading to conflicts during the initialization process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Processes: Investigate if there are any active processes that are currently initializing a group. You can use transaction codes like SM50 or SM66 to monitor active processes in the system.
  Wait for Completion: If another group is currently being initialized, you may need to wait for that process to complete before attempting to initialize a new group.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed information about the error and the processes involved. This can provide insights into what is causing the conflict.
  Restart the Process: If you suspect that a process has hung or is not completing as expected, you may need to terminate it and restart the initialization process.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings related to the initialization of groups to ensure that they are set up correctly and do not conflict with each other.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the specific module or functionality you are working with to understand the initialization process better.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it is impacting business operations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the BT859 error in your SAP system.