Was playing through maelstrom prison as a solo flashpoint on my knight, died about halfway through along with my combat droid. I tried to reactivate it and it kept saying that I need to be in a solo flashpoint to use it, even though I was already in the flashpoint. I tried exiting the flashpoint and going back in and it still didn't work. I even tried relogging. Having to go back to the beginning and reset the flashpoint would be a pain but is that the only way to fix it?

Resetting the active phase is the only way i have found to fix that problem.

I have seen it a few times on the Esseles and Black Talon story mode FPs, where it has not really been a problem because I could progress with just my storyline companion. But for other FPs, that might be a bit more of a challenge.

Resetting the active phase is the only way i have found to fix that problem.

I have seen it a few times on the Esseles and Black Talon story mode FPs, where it has not really been a problem because I could progress with just my storyline companion. But for other FPs, that might be a bit more of a challenge.

I believe it's caused by levelling up while you're in there.

Are you using your companion as well? I find that SM Flashpoints are soloable with your companion without that Combat Droid.