How To Fix CM_EHPRC_BO_WL_CMN040 - Proposed activity not triggered; a process is already running

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHPRC_BO_WL_CMN - Compliance Worklist - Common Messages

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Proposed activity not triggered; a process is already running

What causes this issue?

You wanted to trigger an assessment or a supplier collaboration for a
worklist entry. For that worklist entry, a processing is already
started.

How to fix this error?

Assessments and supplier collaborations can only be triggered for
worklist entries in status <ZK>new </>or <ZK>in process</>.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHPRC_BO_WL_CMN040 - Proposed activity not triggered; a process is already running ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHPRC_BO_WL_CMN040 indicates that a proposed activity could not be triggered because there is already a process running. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module or similar workflows where certain activities are dependent on the completion of other processes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Concurrent Processes: The most common cause of this error is that a previous process or activity is still running or has not completed. This can happen if:
  
  A long-running job is still in progress.
  A user has initiated multiple instances of the same process.
  There are background jobs that are still executing.
  
  
  
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent multiple instances of the same process from running simultaneously. If a process is locked, any new requests for that process will be blocked until the lock is released.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Running Processes: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check for any running background jobs that might be causing the lock.
  Look for any active sessions or processes that might be holding up the workflow.
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion: If you identify a running process, you may need to wait for it to complete before attempting to trigger the proposed activity again.
  
  
  Terminate Stuck Processes: If a process is stuck or taking too long, you may need to terminate it. This can be done through:
  
  SM37: Select the job and choose to cancel it if it is not progressing.
  SM50: Check for any active work processes and terminate them if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Configuration: If this error occurs frequently, review the workflow configuration to ensure that it is set up correctly and that there are no issues with the process design.
  
  
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  Documentation: Review the SAP EHS documentation for insights into process management and workflow handling.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error CM_EHPRC_BO_WL_CMN040 effectively.