How To Fix GT062 - A restart log already exists for table &

GT062 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GT - Database utilities

• Message number: 062

• Message text: A restart log already exists for table &

What causes this issue?

If a table conversion cannot be carried out using database operations,
the data is converted by unloading and reloading. In this case a
restart log is written during the conversion to make it possible to
restart when terminations occur.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GT062 - A restart log already exists for table & ?

  The SAP error message GT062 indicates that a restart log already exists for a specific table. This typically occurs during data processing operations, such as data transfers or updates, where the system attempts to create a restart log for a table that already has one. This can happen in various scenarios, including batch processing, data uploads, or during the execution of certain transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Restart Log: The primary cause of this error is that a restart log for the specified table already exists. This can happen if a previous operation was interrupted or failed, leaving the restart log in place.
  Concurrent Processes: If multiple processes are trying to access or modify the same table simultaneously, it may lead to conflicts and the generation of this error.
  System Errors: Unexpected system errors or crashes during data processing can also lead to the creation of a restart log that remains in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Restart