How To Fix RS_B4HANA_TRANSFER060 - Transfer of start object &1 already started with start object &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_B4HANA_TRANSFER - Messages for object transfer

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Transfer of start object &1 already started with start object &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_B4HANA_TRANSFER060 - Transfer of start object &1 already started with start object &2 ?

  The SAP error message RS_B4HANA_TRANSFER060 indicates that there is an issue with the transfer of a start object in the context of SAP BW/4HANA. Specifically, it means that a transfer process for a particular start object has already been initiated, and a new transfer request for the same object cannot be started until the previous one is completed.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to initiate a data transfer for a start object (like a DataSource, InfoProvider, etc.) that is already in the process of being transferred. This can happen due to:
  
  Concurrent Transfers: Multiple requests trying to transfer the same object simultaneously.
  Long-running Processes: A previous transfer process is taking longer than expected, causing new requests to be blocked.
  System Configuration Issues: Misconfiguration in the data transfer settings or process chains.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Running Processes: 
  
  Go to the transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check if there are any active jobs related to the transfer of the start object. If you find any, you may need to wait for them to complete or terminate them if they are stuck.
  
  
  
  Monitor Process Chains:
  
  If the transfer is part of a process chain, check the status of the process chain in transaction RSPC. Look for any running or failed steps that might be causing the blockage.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the logs for the previous transfer request to identify any issues that may have caused it to hang or take longer than expected.
  
  
  
  Retry the Transfer:
  
  Once you have confirmed that no other transfers are running for the same object, you can retry the transfer.
  
  
  
  System Performance:
  
  If this issue occurs frequently, consider reviewing the system performance and tuning the data transfer processes to ensure they complete in a timely manner.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes or documentation related to your specific version of SAP BW/4HANA for any known issues or patches that may address this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  RSPC: Process Chain Monitoring
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this error.
  Performance Tuning: Consider reviewing best practices for performance tuning in SAP BW/4HANA to minimize the occurrence of such errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.