How To Fix /ISDFPS/ME_CA_LUA017 - Log instance already exists for MEUSER [&1], device ID [&2]

/ISDFPS/ME_CA_LUA017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/ME_CA_LUA -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Log instance already exists for MEUSER [&1], device ID [&2]

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/ME_CA_LUA017 - Log instance already exists for MEUSER [&1], device ID [&2] ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/ME_CA_LUA017 Log instance already exists for MEUSER [&1], device ID [&2] typically indicates that there is an attempt to create a new log instance for a user and device combination that already has an existing log instance. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly in mobile applications or systems that utilize logging for user actions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Log Instance: The error arises when the system detects that a log instance for the specified user (MEUSER [&1]) and device ID (device ID [&2]) already exists in the database.
  Session Management: If a user is trying to initiate a new session or log action while a previous session is still active or not properly closed, this error can occur.
  Concurrency Issues: Multiple processes or threads may be trying to create log instances for the same user and device simultaneously.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Log Instances: Investigate the existing log instances for the specified user and