How To Fix >2555 - Posting run is currently active

>2555 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >2 -

• Message number: 555

• Message text: Posting run is currently active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >2555 - Posting run is currently active ?

  The SAP error message "2555: Posting run is currently active" typically occurs when you attempt to execute a posting run (such as a batch input session or a financial posting) while another posting run is already in progress. This is a safeguard mechanism in SAP to prevent data inconsistencies that could arise from multiple concurrent posting processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Posting Runs: Another user or process is currently executing a posting run, which locks the system for additional posting runs.
  Unfinished Previous Run: A previous posting run may not have completed successfully, leaving the system in a state where it thinks a posting run is still active.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock on the posting run due to a transaction that did not complete properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Posting Runs:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any active locks. Look for entries related to the posting run and delete any unnecessary locks if you