How To Fix /SDF/SMON012 - There are already other analyses running

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SDF/SMON -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: There are already other analyses running

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SDF/SMON012 - There are already other analyses running ?

  The SAP error message /SDF/SMON012: There are already other analyses running typically occurs in the context of the SAP Smart Data Integration (SDI) or Smart Data Quality (SDQ) tools when a user attempts to start a new analysis or job while another analysis is already in progress. This is a concurrency control mechanism to prevent multiple analyses from interfering with each other.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Analyses: The primary cause of this error is that there is already an analysis or job running in the background that has not yet completed.
  Session Management: The system may have session management settings that restrict multiple analyses from being executed simultaneously.
  Long-Running Processes: If a previous analysis is taking longer than expected, it may block new requests.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Running Analyses: 
  
  Use transaction codes like /SDF/SMON or relevant monitoring tools to check for any running analyses or jobs.
  Identify if there are any long-running jobs that can be stopped or canceled if they are no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion: If another analysis is running, you may need to wait for it to complete before starting a new one.
  
  
  Cancel Running Jobs: If you determine that the running analysis is stuck or no longer needed, you can cancel it. This can usually be done from the monitoring interface.
  
  
  Review Job Scheduling: If this is a recurring issue, consider reviewing the scheduling of jobs to avoid overlaps. You may need to adjust the timing of analyses to ensure they do not conflict.
  
  
  Increase System Resources: If the system frequently encounters this issue due to resource constraints, consider optimizing the system performance or increasing resources.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for Smart Data Integration or Smart Data Quality for any specific configurations or settings that may help manage concurrent analyses.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to start analyses, as permission issues can sometimes lead to unexpected behavior.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.