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Poll run status until completed/failed/cancelled/expired\n2. or cancel the active run\n3. then add the message\nExpected: Message added\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"3ad51cf2-503b-47a7-b774-257a16f49292","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Wait for the run to reach a terminal state (or cancel it) before adding messages; serialize requests per thread or start a new conversation.\n\nOption: Serialize per thread [evidence: official_recommended_action]\nSteps:\n1. 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