How To Fix CRMCIC_ASP005 - Applications of type '&1' can only run once at a destination (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRMCIC_ASP - CIC: ASP

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Applications of type '&1' can only run once at a destination (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRMCIC_ASP005 - Applications of type '&1' can only run once at a destination (&2) ?

  The SAP error message CRMCIC_ASP005 indicates that an application of a specific type (denoted by &1) is attempting to run multiple times at a destination (denoted by &2), but the system is configured to allow only a single instance of that application type to run at that destination.
  Cause:
  
  Single Instance Restriction: The application type specified in the error message is designed to allow only one instance to run at a given destination. This is often a design choice to prevent conflicts or resource contention.
  Previous Instance Still Running: There may be a previous instance of the application that is still active or has not completed its execution, which is preventing a new instance from starting.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configuration settings that enforce this restriction for certain application types.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Running Instances: Verify if there is an existing instance of the application type running at the specified destination. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction logs or monitoring tools in SAP.
  Terminate Previous Instance: If you find that a previous instance is still running and it is safe to do so, you may terminate that instance to allow a new one to start.
  Review Application Logic: If the application is designed to run multiple times, consider reviewing the logic to ensure it can handle concurrent executions or modify the configuration to allow multiple instances if appropriate.
  Consult Documentation: Check the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific application type for any additional configuration options or recommendations.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check for background jobs or SM21 (System Log) to look for any related error messages.
  Application Type: Understanding the specific application type and its intended behavior can provide insights into why the restriction is in place.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the CRMCIC_ASP005 error message.