How To Fix XMS_ADM359 - Conflict situation: Copy job active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XMS_ADM - XMS - Administration

• Message number: 359

• Message text: Conflict situation: Copy job active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XMS_ADM359 - Conflict situation: Copy job active ?

  The SAP error message XMS_ADM359 indicates a conflict situation where a copy job is currently active, preventing the execution of another job that requires the same resources or data. This typically occurs in scenarios involving data replication, backup, or data transfer processes within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Active Copy Job: The primary cause of this error is that there is an ongoing copy job that is locking the resources needed for the new job you are trying to execute.
  Resource Contention: The system is designed to prevent multiple jobs from accessing the same resources simultaneously to avoid data inconsistencies or corruption.
  Job Scheduling: If jobs are not scheduled properly, it can lead to overlapping jobs that conflict with each other.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Jobs: Use transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check for any active jobs that might be causing the conflict. Look for jobs that are in the "active" state.
  Wait for Completion: If you find an active copy job, you may need to wait for it to complete before starting the new job.
  Cancel or Reschedule Jobs: If the active job is taking too long or is stuck, you may consider canceling it (if appropriate) or rescheduling your job to run at a different time.
  Review Job Dependencies: Ensure that your job scheduling takes into account the dependencies and potential conflicts with other jobs.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional information or errors that might provide context for the conflict.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SM37 for job monitoring, SM21 for system logs, and SLG1 for application logs to gather more information about the jobs and any related errors.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to job scheduling and management that might address this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on job scheduling and management to understand best practices and how to avoid conflicts in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the conflict situation indicated by the XMS_ADM359 error message.