How To Fix RSPM108 - Process &1 contains request &2, which is still running (&3)

RSPM108 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPM - BW: Request Status and Process Management

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Process &1 contains request &2, which is still running (&3)

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RSPM108 - Details

• The SAP error message RSPM108 indicates that a process (identified by &1) is trying to handle a request (identified by &2) that is still running, and it provides the status of that request (indicated by &3). This message typically occurs in the context of process management, particularly when dealing with background jobs or data processing requests in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Processing: The request you are trying to process is still being executed by another job or process. This can happen if multiple processes are trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously.
  Long-Running Jobs: The request may be taking longer than expected due to data volume, system performance issues, or inefficient processing logic.
  Locking Issues: There may be locks on the data that prevent the new process from starting until the existing one completes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Running Processes: Use transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) or SM50 (Process Overview) to check the status of the