How To Fix /SCA/TSDM028 - Time series data area &1 is already active

/SCA/TSDM028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCA/TSDM -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Time series data area &1 is already active

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

/SCA/TSDM028 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCA/TSDM028 Time series data area &1 is already active typically occurs in the context of time series data management within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with time series data areas in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP S/4HANA environments.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the time series data area specified (denoted by &1) is already in an active state. This can happen if:
  
  A process is already running that is using the same time series data area.
  There is an attempt to activate or process the same data area multiple times concurrently.
  There may be a lock on the data area due to a previous operation that has not yet completed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Active Processes: Verify if there are any active processes or jobs that are currently using the specified time series data area. You can do this by checking transaction