How To Fix /EACA/GL_CUST046 - The posting transaction is already active in data basis &1

/EACA/GL_CUST046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACA/GL_CUST -

• Message number: 046

• Message text: The posting transaction is already active in data basis &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /EACA/GL_CUST046 - The posting transaction is already active in data basis &1 ?

  The SAP error message /EACA/GL_CUST046 The posting transaction is already active in data basis &1 typically indicates that there is an attempt to post a transaction that is already being processed in the system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during financial postings, where the system detects that a previous transaction is still open or has not been completed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Posting: Another user or process is trying to post a transaction that is already being processed.
  Session Lock: The transaction might be locked due to a previous session that has not been properly closed or has encountered an error.
  Database Lock: The database might have a lock on the table or record that is being accessed, preventing new transactions from being processed.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes too long to process, it may lead to this error if another attempt is made to post.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Sessions: Use transaction codes like SM12