How To Fix SMMSS_ANALYZE018 - Job is already started

SMMSS_ANALYZE018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMMSS_ANALYZE - MSSQL Analysis and performance Tools

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Job is already started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMMSS_ANALYZE018 - Job is already started ?

  The SAP error message SMMSS_ANALYZE018: Job is already started typically occurs when you attempt to start a job that is already in progress. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you try to run a background job that is already executing or when there are overlapping job schedules.
  Causes:
  
  Job Already Running: The most common cause is that the job you are trying to start is already running in the background.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: If multiple jobs are scheduled to run at the same time, it may lead to this error.
  Job Status: The job might be in a status that does not allow it to be started again (e.g., "active" or "scheduled").
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that prevent the job from being started again while it is still running.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Job Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check the status of the job. Look for the