How To Fix /SAPCE/FK_MES017 - Trying to restart program with identical parameters.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCE/FK_MES -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Trying to restart program with identical parameters.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCE/FK_MES017 - Trying to restart program with identical parameters. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCE/FK_MES017 indicates that there is an attempt to restart a program with the same parameters that were previously used. This typically occurs in the context of background jobs or processes that are managed by the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Job Submission: The same job is being submitted multiple times with identical parameters, which the system does not allow.
  Job Already Running: The job you are trying to restart is already running or has not completed yet.
  Job Status: The job might be in a status that does not allow it to be restarted (e.g., it might be in a "finished" state but still has not been cleared from the job overview).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Job Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) and check the status of the job you are trying to restart. Look for any jobs with the same name and parameters.
  If the job is still running, you may need to wait for it to complete.
  
  
  
  Delete Duplicate Jobs:
  
  If you find that there are duplicate jobs that are not needed, you can delete them from the job overview in SM37.
  
  
  
  Change Parameters:
  
  If you need to run the job again, consider changing the parameters slightly to avoid the duplication error.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  If the job has failed, check the job log for any errors that might have caused it to fail. You can do this by selecting the job and clicking on "Job Log".
  
  
  
  Use Different Job Name:
  
  If you need to run a similar job, consider using a different job name or modifying the job parameters to differentiate it from the previous job.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP Basis or technical team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SM21: System Log (to check for system-related issues)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  SAP Community: You can also search the SAP Community forums for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your background jobs in SAP.