How To Fix 3G051 - Run number &1 &2 is locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Run number &1 &2 is locked

What causes this issue?

You have tried to perform an action for posting run &V1& &V2&. However,
this run is locked by another process.
Repeat the required action when the other process has released the run.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G051 - Run number &1 &2 is locked ?

  The SAP error message 3G051 indicates that a specific run number is locked, which typically occurs in the context of batch processing or job scheduling in SAP. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when a batch job is still running, or if there is a lock due to a previous job that did not complete successfully.
  
  Cause:
  
  Job Still Running: The run number is locked because a job associated with that run is still in progress.
  Job Termination: A previous job may have terminated unexpectedly, leaving the run number in a locked state.
  Manual Locking: A user or administrator may have manually locked the run number for maintenance or troubleshooting purposes.
  Database Lock: There may be a database lock that is preventing access to the run number.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check the status of the job associated with the run number. If the job is