How To Fix CNV_CDMC_CA176 - There are activities which are currently running

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_CDMC_CA - CDMC Clearing Analysis

• Message number: 176

• Message text: There are activities which are currently running

What causes this issue?

You have chosen to start an activity in an Ad-Hoc mode. However, there
is already an activity which is currently running

System Response

In the Ad-Hoc mode, it is only possible to execute one activity at a
time.

How to fix this error?

You must wait till the activity reaches the Finished or the Aborted
state.

Procedure for System Administrators

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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_CDMC_CA176 - There are activities which are currently running ?

  The SAP error message CNV_CDMC_CA176 indicates that there are ongoing activities or processes that are preventing a certain operation from being completed. This error is commonly encountered in the context of data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP Conversion Tools or the SAP Data Migration Cockpit.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  Ongoing Processes: There are background jobs or processes that are currently running and locking the resources needed for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Incomplete Previous Steps: Previous steps in a migration or conversion process have not been completed, leading to dependencies that are still active.
  User Sessions: Other user sessions may be holding locks on the data or objects that are required for the operation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CNV_CDMC_CA176 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Running Processes:
  
  Use transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check for any background jobs that are currently running. Identify and, if necessary, terminate any jobs that are blocking your operation.
  
  
  
  Review Active Sessions:
  
  Use transaction code SM04 to see active user sessions. If you find sessions that are holding locks, you may need to coordinate with the users to release those locks.
  
  
  
  Check Lock Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. If there are locks that are no longer needed, you can delete them (ensure you have the necessary authorizations and that it is safe to do so).
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion:
  
  If the processes are legitimate and necessary, you may need to wait for them to complete before retrying the operation.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the logs for any additional information that might indicate what specific activities are causing the blockage.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific migration or conversion process you are working on for any additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  System Performance: Ensure that your system is performing optimally, as performance issues can sometimes lead to prolonged running times for processes.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.