F0057 - Payment run &2 &3 is being processed by user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F0 - FI batch program messages

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Payment run &2 &3 is being processed by user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F0057 - Payment run &2 &3 is being processed by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message F0057 indicates that a payment run is currently being processed by another user. This message typically occurs when multiple users attempt to execute the same payment run simultaneously, which is not allowed in SAP to prevent data inconsistencies.
  Cause:
  
  The payment run identified by the parameters (&2 for the payment run ID and &3 for the payment run date) is already being processed by user (&1).
  This can happen if:
  
  A user has initiated a payment run and has not yet completed it.
  Another user attempts to start the same payment run before the first one is finished.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Wait for Completion: The simplest solution is to wait until the user currently processing the payment run completes their task. You can check with the user to see if they are still working on it.
  
  
  Check Background Jobs: If you have access, you can check the status of background jobs in transaction SM37. Look for jobs related to the payment run and see if they are still running or if they have failed.
  
  
  Identify the User: If necessary, identify the user who is processing the payment run. You can do this by checking the user sessions in transaction SM04 or AL08.
  
  
  Terminate the Job: If the payment run is stuck or taking too long, and you have the necessary authorizations, you can terminate the job. However, this should be done with caution and ideally after consulting with the user or your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  Retry the Payment Run: Once the other user has completed their payment run or the job has been terminated, you can retry executing the payment run.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  F110: This is the transaction code for executing payment runs in SAP.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SM04 or AL08: To view active user sessions.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate authorizations to execute payment runs and manage background jobs.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for payment processing to understand the workflow and any potential issues that could arise during payment runs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F0057 error and successfully execute your payment run.