How To Fix CM_EHFND_CHA004 - Request has already been started

CM_EHFND_CHA004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_CHA -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Request has already been started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_CHA004 - Request has already been started ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_CHA004, which states "Request has already been started," typically occurs in the context of SAP Cloud Platform or SAP S/4HANA when there is an attempt to initiate a change request that is already in progress or has been started by another user or process. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during data migration, configuration changes, or when working with transport requests.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Requests: Another user or process has already initiated the same request, leading to a conflict.
  Session Issues: The session may not have been properly closed, causing the system to think that the request is still active.
  System Locking: The system may have a locking mechanism that prevents multiple instances of the same request from being processed simultaneously.
  Incomplete Previous Request: A previous request may not have been completed or may have failed, leaving it in a state that prevents new requests from being initiated.
  
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