How To Fix EDESK_PIO_IF016 - Connection to CAD &1 on workstation &2 is already in use

EDESK_PIO_IF016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDESK_PIO_IF - Engineering Desktop: Partner Integration Outbound

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Connection to CAD &1 on workstation &2 is already in use

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EDESK_PIO_IF016 - Details

• The SAP error message EDESK_PIO_IF016 indicates that there is an issue with the connection to a CAD system from a workstation. Specifically, it means that the connection to the CAD system (identified as &1) on the specified workstation (identified as &2) is already in use. This can occur in environments where multiple users or processes are trying to access the same CAD system simultaneously.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Connections: The CAD system may have a limit on the number of concurrent connections it can handle. If this limit is reached, additional connection attempts will be denied.
  Session Not Closed: A previous session may not have been properly closed, leaving the connection open and preventing new connections.
  Network Issues: Temporary network issues may cause the system to think that the connection is still active.
  User Lock: The user may be locked out of the CAD system due to security settings or policies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Active Sessions: Verify if there are