How To Fix SOAP_UDS103 - A UDS indexing job is already running. The present execution is stopped.

SOAP_UDS103 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOAP_UDS - Messages for user defined search

• Message number: 103

• Message text: A UDS indexing job is already running. The present execution is stopped.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOAP_UDS103 - A UDS indexing job is already running. The present execution is stopped. ?

  The SAP error message SOAP_UDS103 indicates that a UDS (Unified Data Services) indexing job is already in progress, and as a result, the current execution of the job has been stopped. This error typically occurs in scenarios where multiple indexing jobs are triggered simultaneously, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Job Execution: The most common cause of this error is that a UDS indexing job is already running when another attempt is made to start a new indexing job.
  Long-Running Jobs: If the previous job takes longer than expected to complete, it may lead to this error when a new job is initiated.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings that limit the number of concurrent indexing jobs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Running Jobs: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SM37 to check for any running jobs related to UDS indexing. Look for jobs that are currently in the "active" state.
  If you find a job that is stuck or taking