How To Fix INST_MSG812 - Step & cannot be restarted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: INST_MSG - Messages for Installation Post-Processing

• Message number: 812

• Message text: Step & cannot be restarted

What causes this issue?

Step & is flagged as canceled.

System Response

According to the table INSTCNTL, the step cannot be restarted.

How to fix this error?

Delete the step from the selection.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message INST_MSG812 - Step & cannot be restarted ?

  The SAP error message "INST_MSG812 Step & cannot be restarted" typically indicates that a specific step in a process (like a background job, transport, or upgrade) has failed and cannot be restarted automatically. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during system upgrades, data migrations, or when executing batch jobs.
  Causes:
  
  Resource Issues: Insufficient memory, CPU, or disk space can lead to failures in executing certain steps.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the system configuration or parameters can cause specific steps to fail.
  Data Issues: Corrupted or inconsistent data can lead to failures during processing.
  Lock Issues: If a required resource is locked by another process, it may prevent the step from executing.
  Missing Dependencies: If a prerequisite step has not been completed successfully, subsequent steps may fail.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SM21) and the job logs (transaction SM37) to identify the specific cause of the failure.
  Resource Monitoring: Ensure that the system