How To Fix >6375 - Program run &1 &2 &3 locked by user &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >6 - Purchasing Document

• Message number: 375

• Message text: Program run &1 &2 &3 locked by user &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >6375 - Program run &1 &2 &3 locked by user &4 ?

  The SAP error message 6375 indicates that a program run is locked by a specific user. This typically occurs when a background job or a program is currently being executed or was not properly terminated, leading to a lock on the program run.
  Cause:
  
  Active Job: The program is currently running in the background, and the system prevents another instance from starting to avoid conflicts.
  Unfinished Job: A previous job may have terminated unexpectedly, leaving a lock in place.
  User Lock: The specific user mentioned in the error message has initiated the program run and has not released the lock.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Status:
  
  Go to transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check the status of the job. Look for jobs that are currently running or have failed.
  If the job is still running and you need to stop it, you can cancel it from this transaction.
  
  
  
  Release the Lock:
  
  If the job has failed or is no longer needed, you can release the lock by using transaction SM12 (Lock Entries).
  Search for the lock entry associated with the program run and the user mentioned in the error message. You can delete the lock entry if it is safe to do so.
  
  
  
  Contact the User:
  
  If the user mentioned in the error message is available, check with them to see if they are still running the program or if they can terminate it.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, a system restart may be necessary to clear locks, but this should be done with caution and typically as a last resort.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM12: Lock Entries
  SM21: System Log (to check for any related errors)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the program or transaction you are working with. Sometimes, there are known issues or patches that can resolve the problem.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific program or transaction to understand its locking behavior and any best practices for managing locks.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and allow the program to run as intended.