How To Fix DHCDC_CORE019 - Cannot switch process for &1; current process must first be stopped

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DHCDC_CORE -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Cannot switch process for &1; current process must first be stopped

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DHCDC_CORE019 - Cannot switch process for &1; current process must first be stopped ?

  The SAP error message DHCDC_CORE019 indicates that there is an issue with switching processes in the Data Hub or Data Intelligence environment. Specifically, it means that the current process must be stopped before you can switch to another process. This error typically arises in scenarios where a process is still running, and an attempt is made to initiate a different process without stopping the current one.
  Cause:
  
  Running Process: The primary cause of this error is that there is an active process that needs to be stopped before switching to a new one.
  Process Management: The system is designed to prevent conflicts or resource contention by ensuring that only one process is active at a time for a given task.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DHCDC_CORE019 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Stop the Current Process:
  
  Navigate to the process management area in your SAP Data Hub or Data Intelligence interface.
  Identify the currently running process that is causing the conflict.
  Stop the process. This may involve selecting the process and choosing an option to stop or terminate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Process Status:
  
  After stopping the process, verify that it has indeed been terminated and is no longer running.
  You can refresh the process list to ensure that the status is updated.
  
  
  
  Start the New Process:
  
  Once the current process is stopped, you can now initiate the new process without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  If the process you are trying to stop has dependencies or is linked to other processes, ensure that those are also addressed to avoid further issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Data Hub or Data Intelligence for detailed information on process management and error handling.
  Logs: Check the logs for additional context or related error messages that might provide more insight into the issue.
  Support: If the problem persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error message and any relevant logs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DHCDC_CORE019 error and successfully switch processes in your SAP environment.