How To Fix SMAP006 - Process with specified name already exists

SMAP006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMAP - Solution Map

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Process with specified name already exists

What causes this issue?

There is already a process (&v1&) with the specified name.

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMAP006 - Process with specified name already exists ?

  The SAP error message SMAP006, which states "Process with specified name already exists," typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or start a process (such as a background job or a workflow) that already has an active instance running with the same name. This can happen in various contexts, such as when using SAP Business Workflow, SAP Process Integration (PI), or other SAP modules that involve process management.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Process Name: The most common cause is that a process with the same name is already running or has not been properly terminated.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: If you are trying to schedule a job that is already scheduled or running, this error may occur.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: Misconfigurations in the system or incorrect settings in the process management can lead to this error.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple users or systems are trying to start the same process simultaneously, it can lead to this