How To Fix CMS_ARC052 - Blocking Run started for entity type &1 at &2

CMS_ARC052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_ARC - Archiving Message Class

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Blocking Run started for entity type &1 at &2

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CMS_ARC052 - Details

• The SAP error message CMS_ARC052 indicates that a blocking run has started for a specific entity type at a given timestamp. This message is typically related to the SAP Central Management Server (CMS) and is associated with the process of archiving or managing data in SAP systems, particularly in the context of BusinessObjects or SAP BW.
  
  Cause:
  The error message CMS_ARC052 usually occurs when:
  
  Concurrent Processes: Another archiving or data management process is already running for the same entity type. This can lead to conflicts as the system prevents multiple processes from running simultaneously to ensure data integrity.
  Long-Running Jobs: A previous job may be taking longer than expected, causing subsequent jobs to be blocked.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the archiving settings or job scheduling that lead to overlaps.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CMS_ARC052 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Running Jobs: 
  
  Use the SAP management console or relevant transaction codes to check