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UNKOWN: User:(user id) is already running a bot on device: (device name)

  • October 20, 2022
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Hello,

 

We are repeatedly getting error pop up when we try to run the task on A360. The error pop up says UNKOWN: User:(user id) is already running a bot on device: (device name).

 

error We also see, the task is listed in pending execution state under CR->In Progress screen even though the task is successfully completed.

 

The only workaround we are aware is to restart bot agent service and we are doing almost every-time before running a task.

 

We see similar issues reported by other users here but none has found a solution yet.

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4 replies

Tamil Arasu10
Most Valuable Pathfinder
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  • Most Valuable Pathfinder
  • October 22, 2022

Hi @Srinath Bhaskaran​ ,

 

Please create the support ticket to Automation Anywhere and attach the Agent logs as well. Someone will help you to resolve this at the earliest.

 

Thanks!


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  • Cadet | Tier 2
  • February 1, 2023

Hi Tamil.

 

How do i create support ticket?

 

 


rbkadiyam
Premier Pathfinder | Tier 7
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  • Premier Pathfinder | Tier 7
  • February 1, 2023

@Anthony Yeo  - Try this to resolve the issue

Remove automation anywhere folder under 

C:\Windows\System32\config\systemprofile\AppData\Local

Then restart your machine.


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  • Cadet | Tier 2
  • February 2, 2023
  • rbkadiyam  your solution works.  Thank you so much!