42043 - Report &1 is being rescheduled because it is locked by &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Report &1 is being rescheduled because it is locked by &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42043 - Report &1 is being rescheduled because it is locked by &2 ?

  The SAP error message "42043 Report &1 is being rescheduled because it is locked by &2" indicates that a report (denoted by &1) is currently locked by another user or process (denoted by &2). This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple users or processes are trying to execute the same report simultaneously, leading to a conflict.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Execution: The report is already running or has been scheduled by another user or job.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If a report is being processed, it cannot be executed again until the first instance is completed or released.
  Long-Running Reports: If the report takes a long time to execute, it may lead to other users receiving this error while waiting for the report to finish.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Completion: If you are not in a hurry, you can wait for the report to complete. You can check the status of the report in the job overview (transaction code SM37).
  Check Running Jobs: Use transaction SM37 to see if the report is currently running. If it is, you can monitor its progress or wait for it to finish.
  Contact the User: If you know who is running the report (the user &2), you can contact them to see if they can release the report or if they are finished with it.
  Terminate the Job: If the report is stuck or taking too long, and you have the necessary authorizations, you can terminate the job from SM37. However, be cautious with this approach as it may lead to data inconsistencies.
  Schedule at Different Times: If this is a recurring issue, consider scheduling the report to run at different times to avoid conflicts.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM12: Lock Entries (to check for locks)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to report locking.
  Performance Tuning: If reports frequently lock, consider optimizing the report or the underlying data processing to reduce execution time.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 42043.