How To Fix SVMCRT_SESSION_MGM020 - Session <&1> was probably loaded at same time by more than one VM

SVMCRT_SESSION_MGM020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SVMCRT_SESSION_MGM - Log Messages of the Session Management

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Session <&1> was probably loaded at same time by more than one VM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SVMCRT_SESSION_MGM020 - Session <&1> was probably loaded at same time by more than one VM ?

  The SAP error message SVMCRT_SESSION_MGM020 indicates that a session (identified by <&1>) was likely loaded simultaneously by more than one Virtual Machine (VM). This situation can lead to conflicts and inconsistencies in session management, as multiple VMs attempt to access or modify the same session data concurrently.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The primary cause of this error is that multiple instances of the application or multiple VMs are trying to access the same session data at the same time. This can happen in environments where load balancing is used, and multiple application servers are running.
  Session Management Issues: There may be issues with how sessions are managed within the application, leading to improper handling of session states.
  
  Configuration Issues: Misconfiguration in the application server or session management settings can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Session Management Configuration: Check the configuration settings for session management in your SAP environment. Ensure that sessions are being managed correctly