How To Fix AFX_GLOBAL112 - Parallel processing cannot be started owing to concurrent runs

AFX_GLOBAL112 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AFX_GLOBAL - Global Messages (Usable in All AFX Objects)

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Parallel processing cannot be started owing to concurrent runs

What causes this issue?

Before parallel processing started, the system found
other active parallel runs, running concurrently for
the application type.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

To prevent the concurrent parallel runs from causing data
inconsistencies, the system will not start the current parallel
processing.

How to fix this error?

Attempt to start the current parallel processing again at a later time.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AFX_GLOBAL112 - Parallel processing cannot be started owing to concurrent runs ?

  The SAP error message AFX_GLOBAL112 indicates that parallel processing cannot be initiated because there are concurrent runs of the same process already in progress. This typically occurs in scenarios where a job or process is designed to run in parallel, but the system detects that another instance of the same job is currently executing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Job Execution: The most common cause is that the same job or process is already running. SAP restricts multiple instances of the same job to prevent data inconsistencies or resource contention.
  Job Scheduling: If jobs are scheduled to run at the same time without proper management, this error can occur.
  Long-Running Processes: If a job takes longer than expected to complete, it may overlap with the next scheduled run, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Running Jobs: Use transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check for any currently running jobs that may be causing the conflict. If you find