How To Fix BTP_DL095 - Step has already been started

BTP_DL095 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BTP_DL -

• Message number: 095

• Message text: Step has already been started

What causes this issue?

If the processing of a step has already been started (step is not in the
initial state) then it is neither possible to combine the step together
with other steps nor to extract it into a separate step (if already
combined).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BTP_DL095 - Step has already been started ?

  The SAP error message BTP_DL095: Step has already been started typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) or during the execution of workflows or processes in SAP systems. This error indicates that a particular step in a process or workflow has already been initiated, and the system is preventing it from being started again to avoid duplication or conflicts.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Execution: The most common cause is that the step in question has already been executed or is currently in progress.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple instances of a process are triggered simultaneously, it may lead to this error.
  Workflow Configuration: Misconfiguration in the workflow or process definition can lead to steps being incorrectly flagged as already started.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, bugs or glitches in the system can cause this error to appear erroneously.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Process Status: Verify the status of the process or workflow. If the step is already in progress, you