How To Fix 00406 - Active program could not be terminated

00406 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Active program could not be terminated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00406 - Active program could not be terminated ?

  The SAP error message "00406 Active program could not be terminated" typically occurs when there is an issue with terminating a program or transaction that is currently running in the SAP system. This can happen for various reasons, including system locks, background jobs, or other processes that are preventing the program from being terminated.
  Causes:
  
  Active Sessions: The program may have active sessions or transactions that are still running.
  Locks: There may be database locks or other resource locks that prevent the program from being terminated.
  Background Jobs: If the program is part of a background job, it may not be possible to terminate it until the job is completed.
  User Permissions: The user attempting to terminate the program may not have the necessary permissions to do so.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or issues that are causing the termination process to fail.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Active Sessions: Use transaction codes like SM50 or SM66 to