How To Fix CLASSIFICATION_TOOL336 - The report run &1 is locked.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CLASSIFICATION_TOOL - Classification tool

• Message number: 336

• Message text: The report run &1 is locked.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CLASSIFICATION_TOOL336 - The report run &1 is locked. ?

  The SAP error message "CLASSIFICATION_TOOL336 The report run &1 is locked" typically indicates that a specific report run is currently locked, preventing other users or processes from accessing or modifying it. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when a report is being executed, or if a previous execution did not complete properly.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Execution: Another user or process is currently executing the same report.
  Incomplete Execution: A previous execution of the report may have failed or was interrupted, leaving the report in a locked state.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock mechanism in place to prevent data inconsistencies, which can occur if multiple users try to access the same report simultaneously.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If another user is running the report, you may need to wait until they finish. You can check with your colleagues to see if they are currently using the report.
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can look for locks related to the report run in question and see if you can identify the user or process that is holding the lock.
  Release Locks: If you find that a lock is held by a user who is no longer active or if the lock is stale, you may need to release it. Be cautious when doing this, as it may affect other users.
  Check Background Jobs: If the report is scheduled as a background job, check transaction SM37 to see if the job is still running or if it has failed. If it has failed, you may need to delete or restart the job.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or support for assistance. They may have additional tools or insights to help resolve the locking issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SE11: To check the database table for the report if needed.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on report execution and locking mechanisms.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access and manage the report in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the lock and take appropriate action to resolve the issue.