How To Fix UCS0249 - Data collection: Only one task is allowed for Interactive Excel

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCS0 - Messages for Status Management

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Data collection: Only one task is allowed for Interactive Excel

What causes this issue?

The task hierarchy contains the tasks &V1& and &V2& of <LS>Data
Collection</> type. You have assigned the <LS>Interactive Excel</> data
collection procedure to both tasks.
However, only <ZH>one</> data collection procedure for Interactive Excel
is allowed in the task hierarchy.

System Response

The task hierarchy is inconsistent.
The system outputs a warning when you save the task hierarchy.
You <ZH>cannot</> launch the consolidation monitor.

How to fix this error?

Adjust the task hierarchy so that it contains only <ZH>one</> data
collection task for Interactive Excel.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCS0249 - Data collection: Only one task is allowed for Interactive Excel ?

  The SAP error message UCS0249, which states "Data collection: Only one task is allowed for Interactive Excel," typically occurs when you are trying to perform multiple data collection tasks simultaneously in the Interactive Excel interface of SAP. This can happen if you have multiple sessions or instances of the data collection process running at the same time, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Sessions: You may have multiple instances of the Interactive Excel data collection open.
  Pending Tasks: There might be a pending task that hasn't been completed yet, preventing new tasks from being initiated.
  Session Timeout: Sometimes, if a session has timed out or is still active in the background, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Close Other Sessions: Ensure that you close any other instances of Interactive Excel that may be running. You should only have one active session for data collection.
  Check for Pending Tasks: Make sure that there are no pending tasks in the background. If there are, complete or cancel them before starting a new task.
  Restart Excel: Close Excel completely and reopen it to reset the connection to SAP.
  Log Out and Log In: If the issue persists, log out of your SAP session and log back in to refresh your connection.
  Check for Updates: Ensure that your SAP GUI and any related add-ins for Excel are up to date, as updates may resolve compatibility issues.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support for specific configurations or limitations related to your environment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  System Administrator: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your system administrator or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCS0249 error and continue with your data collection tasks in Interactive Excel.