How To Fix RSCRT020 - InfoPackage is already running

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCRT - Near-To-Real-Time Messages

• Message number: 020

• Message text: InfoPackage is already running

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCRT020 - InfoPackage is already running ?

  The SAP error message RSCRT020 indicates that an InfoPackage is already running. This typically occurs in the context of data extraction processes in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when an attempt is made to start an InfoPackage that is already in execution. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Execution: The InfoPackage is already being executed by another process. SAP BW does not allow multiple instances of the same InfoPackage to run simultaneously to prevent data inconsistencies.
  Long Running Process: The InfoPackage may be taking longer than expected to complete, leading to attempts to start it again.
  Stuck Process: Sometimes, the InfoPackage may appear to be running due to a stuck process or a previous execution that did not complete properly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Running Processes:
  
  Go to transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) and check for any jobs related to the InfoPackage. If you find a job that is still running, you may need to wait for it to complete or terminate it if it is stuck.
  
  
  
  Monitor InfoPackage Status:
  
  Use transaction RSA1 to monitor the status of the InfoPackage. You can check the status in the Data Warehousing Workbench under the InfoProvider and InfoPackage sections.
  
  
  
  Terminate Stuck Processes:
  
  If you identify a stuck process, you can terminate it from SM37. Select the job and choose the option to cancel or delete it.
  
  
  
  Retry Execution:
  
  Once you have confirmed that no other instance of the InfoPackage is running, you can retry executing the InfoPackage.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Sometimes, database locks can cause this issue. You can check for locks using transaction SM12 and release any locks that may be preventing the InfoPackage from running.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the logs for the InfoPackage execution to identify any underlying issues that may have caused it to hang or run longer than expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SM12: Lock Entries
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Schedule InfoPackages during off-peak hours to minimize the chance of overlapping executions.
  Monitor the performance of InfoPackages regularly to identify any that consistently take longer than expected.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on InfoPackages and data extraction processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSCRT020 error and ensure that your InfoPackages run smoothly.