How To Fix CNV_MBT_SCHEDULER008 - Log handler already exists; this error should not occur

CNV_MBT_SCHEDULER008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_MBT_SCHEDULER - DMIS Job Scheduler

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Log handler already exists; this error should not occur

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CNV_MBT_SCHEDULER008 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_MBT_SCHEDULER008 indicates that there is an issue with the log handler in the context of the SAP Migration Cockpit or a related migration tool. This error typically suggests that the system is trying to create a log handler that already exists, which should not happen under normal circumstances.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Log Handler: The error is primarily caused by an attempt to create a log handler that is already instantiated. This can occur due to:
  
  A previous migration process that did not complete successfully, leaving the log handler in an active state.
  A programming or configuration error in the migration tool or the underlying system.
  
  
  
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple processes are trying to access or create the same log handler simultaneously, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  System State: The system might be in an inconsistent state due to previous errors or interruptions during migration tasks.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Sessions: Verify if there are any