How To Fix ESH_TAU_MSG016 - Recurrying creation of new URLs is already running in background

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_TAU_MSG - Test Automation

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Recurrying creation of new URLs is already running in background

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_TAU_MSG016 - Recurrying creation of new URLs is already running in background ?

  The SAP error message ESH_TAU_MSG016 indicates that a process related to the creation of new URLs is already running in the background. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) or when working with the SAP Search and Classification (TREX) system.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by an attempt to start a new job for creating URLs while another job for the same process is already in progress. This can happen if:
  
  A previous job has not completed yet.
  There is a misconfiguration or a failure in the background job that prevents it from finishing.
  Multiple users or processes are trying to initiate the same background job simultaneously.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Background Jobs:
  
  Go to transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) in SAP.
  Look for any jobs related to URL creation that are currently running. You can filter by user, job name, or status.
  If you find a job that is stuck or taking too long, you may need to analyze its logs or terminate it if necessary.
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion:
  
  If a job is running, you may need to wait for it to complete before starting a new one. Monitor the job's progress.
  
  
  
  Review Job Logs:
  
  Check the logs of the running job to identify any issues that may have caused it to hang or take longer than expected.
  
  
  
  Restart the Job:
  
  If you determine that the job has failed or is stuck, you can cancel it and then restart the job for creating new URLs.
  
  
  
  System Performance:
  
  Ensure that the system has adequate resources (CPU, memory, etc.) to handle background jobs efficiently. Performance issues can lead to jobs taking longer than expected.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the URL creation process to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review system logs for any related errors or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the ESH_TAU_MSG016 error message.