How To Fix CNVA_00555_MSG085 - Activity INITIALIZE is running for the PCL Package ID &1 (long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNVA_00555_MSG - Maintaining Messages for Run Time Analysis Tool

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Activity INITIALIZE is running for the PCL Package ID &1 (long text)

What causes this issue?

You attempted to create a new PCL Package id in the system.

System Response

Abort the creation of new PCL Package ID if activity INITIALIZE is
scheduled or active for an existing PCL Package ID in the system.

How to fix this error?

You may create a new PCL Package ID when the execution of activities
INITIALIZE is completed for the existing PCL Package ID in the system.
Alternatively, you may start transaction SM37 and cancel the background
jobs running for INITIALIZE activity in the system. For job details,
please see activity documentation for
<DS:TX.CNVA_00555_INITIALIZE>INITIALIZE</> activity. Once the jobs are
cancelled, you can create a new PCL Package id.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNVA_00555_MSG085 - Activity INITIALIZE is running for the PCL Package ID &1 (long text) ?

  The SAP error message CNVA_00555_MSG085 indicates that the activity "INITIALIZE" is currently running for a specific PCL (Process Chain Load) Package ID. This message typically arises in the context of data loading processes, particularly when using SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Execution: The error usually occurs when there is an attempt to start a new process or load while another process is still running. This can happen if multiple data loads are initiated simultaneously for the same package or if a previous load has not yet completed.
  Long Running Processes: If the initialization process takes longer than expected due to large data volumes, system performance issues, or resource contention, it can lead to this error.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses locking mechanisms to prevent data inconsistencies. If a process is already running, the system will not allow another instance of the same process to start.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Completion: The simplest solution is to wait for the current "INITIALIZE" activity to complete. You can monitor the status of the process in the SAP BW process chain monitor or transaction codes like RSPC (Process Chain Monitor).
  Check for Long Running Processes: If the process is taking too long, investigate the cause. Check for performance issues, data volume, or any errors in the logs that might indicate why the process is delayed.
  Terminate Stuck Processes: If you determine that the process is stuck and not progressing, you may need to terminate it. This can be done through transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) or RSPC if it is a process chain.
  Review Process Chain Design: If this issue occurs frequently, consider reviewing the design of your process chains. Ensure that they are optimized and that there are no unnecessary dependencies that could lead to bottlenecks.
  Increase System Resources: If the issue is related to system performance, consider increasing the resources allocated to your SAP system, such as memory or CPU, to handle larger data loads more efficiently.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSPC - Process Chain Monitor
  SM37 - Job Monitoring
  ST22 - Dump Analysis (to check for any ABAP runtime errors)
  SLG1 - Application Log (to check for logs related to the process)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error code or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on process chains and data loading best practices to ensure that your processes are set up correctly.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CNVA_00555_MSG085 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.