How To Fix S_DX_BAPI251 - File &1 of type &2 is used in the active run of run definition &3 (&4)

S_DX_BAPI251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_DX_BAPI - Messages for MDTB Workbench (Mass Data Transfer Using BAPIs)

• Message number: 251

• Message text: File &1 of type &2 is used in the active run of run definition &3 (&4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_DX_BAPI251 - File &1 of type &2 is used in the active run of run definition &3 (&4) ?

  The SAP error message S_DX_BAPI251 indicates that a specific file is currently in use during an active run of a run definition. This typically occurs in the context of data extraction or data transfer processes, where a file is being accessed or processed, and another operation is attempting to access the same file.
  
  Cause:
  
  File Locking: The file mentioned in the error message is locked because it is being used by another process or job. This can happen if a data extraction job is running and trying to access the same file that another job is also trying to use.
  Concurrent Execution: If multiple jobs or processes are configured to run concurrently and they attempt to access the same file, this error can occur.
  Incomplete Previous Job: If a previous job that was supposed to release the file did not complete successfully, the file may remain locked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Jobs: Use transaction codes like SM37