How To Fix LTR2_ES_OBTREP124 - Check profile already running

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LTR2_ES_OBTREP -

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Check profile already running

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LTR2_ES_OBTREP124 - Check profile already running ?

  The SAP error message LTR2_ES_OBTREP124: Check profile already running typically occurs in the context of SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) or SAP Data Services when there is an attempt to execute a data replication or transformation job that is already in progress. This can happen if the same profile or job is triggered multiple times before the previous instance has completed.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Execution: The same data replication profile is being executed concurrently. This can happen if a user or a scheduled job tries to start the same process while it is still running.
  Long-Running Jobs: If the previous job takes longer than expected to complete, subsequent attempts to start the same job will trigger this error.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured to allow multiple instances of the same job to run simultaneously.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Running Jobs: Use transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) or SLT Monitor to check if the job is currently running. If it is, you may need to wait for it to complete.
  Terminate Long-Running Jobs: If you determine that a job is stuck or taking too long, you may need to terminate it. Be cautious with this approach, as it may lead to data inconsistencies.
  Adjust Scheduling: If the job is scheduled to run at regular intervals, consider adjusting the schedule to ensure that it does not overlap with itself.
  Profile Configuration: Review the configuration of the replication profile to ensure that it is set up correctly and that it is not designed to run multiple instances simultaneously.
  Error Logs: Check the SLT logs or application logs for any additional error messages that might provide more context on why the job is taking longer than expected.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SLT, SM37, and SLG1 for monitoring and troubleshooting.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for SLT or Data Services for best practices on job scheduling and management.
  Performance Tuning: If jobs frequently run into this issue, consider performance tuning of the data replication process to reduce execution time.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and prevent it from occurring in the future.