How To Fix RSTCO_ACT314 - Task &1 started in execution mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSTCO_ACT - Activation of technical content

• Message number: 314

• Message text: Task &1 started in execution mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSTCO_ACT314 - Task &1 started in execution mode ?

  The SAP error message RSTCO_ACT314 indicates that a task is currently running in execution mode, which means that the task cannot be started again until the current execution is completed. This message is typically encountered in the context of background processing or job scheduling in SAP.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that a specific task (identified by the task number &1) is already in progress. This can happen if:
  
  A background job is still running and has not yet completed.
  There is a long-running process that has not finished.
  There may be a misconfiguration or a programming error that causes the task to hang.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Job Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check the status of the job associated with the task number. Look for any jobs that are currently running or have failed.
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion:
  
  If the job is still running, you may need to wait for it to complete. Monitor the job's progress and check if it finishes successfully.
  
  
  
  Terminate the Job:
  
  If the job is stuck or taking too long, you may need to terminate it. You can do this in SM37 by selecting the job and choosing the option to cancel or delete it.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the job logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate why the job is taking longer than expected. This can provide insights into any underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Check for Duplicate Jobs:
  
  Ensure that there are no duplicate jobs scheduled that might be causing conflicts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support for further troubleshooting steps specific to the task or job in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Performance Tuning: If you frequently encounter this issue, consider reviewing the performance of the processes involved and optimizing them to reduce execution time.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSTCO_ACT314 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.