How To Fix UJB_EXCEPTION174 - BPF: Instance Job of ID &1 and GUID &2, instance is already started.

UJB_EXCEPTION174 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UJB_EXCEPTION - BPC: BPF Message Class

• Message number: 174

• Message text: BPF: Instance Job of ID &1 and GUID &2, instance is already started.

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UJB_EXCEPTION174 - Details

• The SAP error message UJB_EXCEPTION174 indicates that there is an issue with a Business Process Framework (BPF) instance job that is already in progress. This error typically occurs when there is an attempt to start a BPF instance that is already running, which can lead to conflicts and inconsistencies in the process execution.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Execution: The most common cause of this error is that the BPF instance with the specified ID and GUID is already running. SAP does not allow multiple instances of the same job to run simultaneously to prevent data corruption or inconsistencies.
  Job Scheduling Issues: There may be issues with the job scheduling or execution logic that inadvertently triggers the same job multiple times.
  System or Network Delays: Sometimes, delays in the system or network can cause the job status to not update correctly, leading to the perception that the job is still running when it has actually completed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job