How To Fix SAFTN_XX008 - Extraction currently in use by &1 (module &2 / &3 / filter criteria &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAFTN_XX - SAF-T Cross-Module, Cross-Country

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Extraction currently in use by &1 (module &2 / &3 / filter criteria &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAFTN_XX008 - Extraction currently in use by &1 (module &2 / &3 / filter criteria &4) ?

  The SAP error message SAFTN_XX008 indicates that an extraction process is currently in use by another user or session. This typically occurs in the context of data extraction processes, such as those related to the SAP Application Interface Framework (AIF) or other data extraction tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  An extraction job is already running for the specified module and filter criteria.
  Another user or session is attempting to initiate the same extraction process simultaneously.
  There may be a lock on the data or extraction process that prevents concurrent access.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Active Sessions: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SM66 (Global Work Process Overview) or SM50 (Work Process Overview) to check if there are any active sessions or jobs that are currently using the extraction process.
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion: 
  
  If another extraction is in progress, you may need to wait until it completes before attempting to start your