How To Fix ESH_QL_MSG068 - Transaction calculation already running; second instance terminated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_QL_MSG - ESH Query Logging

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Transaction calculation already running; second instance terminated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_QL_MSG068 - Transaction calculation already running; second instance terminated ?

  The SAP error message ESH_QL_MSG068 indicates that a transaction calculation is already in progress, and a second instance of the same transaction has been terminated to prevent conflicts or data inconsistencies. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or similar applications where multiple instances of a calculation or process cannot run simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Execution: The error is primarily caused by an attempt to start a second instance of a transaction that is already being processed. This can happen if a user or a background job tries to execute the same transaction while the first instance is still running.
  Long-Running Processes: If the initial transaction takes a long time to complete, it may lead to users attempting to rerun the transaction, resulting in this error.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may limit the number of concurrent executions for specific transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Completion: The simplest solution is to