How To Fix COV214 - Cleanup still running; no start possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COV - Messages for Coverage Analyzer

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Cleanup still running; no start possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COV214 - Cleanup still running; no start possible ?

  The SAP error message COV214: Cleanup still running; no start possible typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's background job processing, particularly when dealing with the cleanup of certain processes or data. This error indicates that a cleanup job is currently in progress, and as a result, no new jobs can be started until the cleanup is completed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Ongoing Cleanup Process: The most common cause of this error is that a cleanup job (such as a job that cleans up temporary data, logs, or other system resources) is still running. This can happen if the cleanup process takes longer than expected due to a large volume of data or system performance issues.
  Job Overlap: If multiple cleanup jobs are scheduled to run simultaneously, it can lead to conflicts and this error message.
  System Performance Issues: If the system is under heavy load or if there are performance bottlenecks, cleanup jobs may