How To Fix CMS_BII_SERVICES014 - Processing already running in the background

CMS_BII_SERVICES014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_BII_SERVICES - CMS-Basel II: Data Extraction Services Messages

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Processing already running in the background

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CMS_BII_SERVICES014 - Details

• The SAP error message CMS_BII_SERVICES014: Processing already running in the background typically indicates that a background job or process is already executing, and a new request for the same job cannot be initiated until the current one completes. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in Business Intelligence (BI) or BusinessObjects environments.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Execution: A job or process is already running in the background, and the system does not allow multiple instances of the same job to run simultaneously.
  Long-Running Processes: The existing job may be taking longer than expected due to data volume, system performance issues, or resource contention.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: There may be conflicts in job scheduling where multiple jobs are trying to access the same resources or data.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict concurrent executions of certain processes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Background Jobs:
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of background jobs. Look for jobs with a