How To Fix FCC0187 - Another FCC_COPY_LOGS or FCC_MIGRATE_LOGS_TO_AL report is running.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCC0 - Messages in Financial Closing Cockpit

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Another FCC_COPY_LOGS or FCC_MIGRATE_LOGS_TO_AL report is running.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCC0187 - Another FCC_COPY_LOGS or FCC_MIGRATE_LOGS_TO_AL report is running. ?

  The SAP error message FCC0187 indicates that another instance of the report FCC_COPY_LOGS or FCC_MIGRATE_LOGS_TO_AL is currently running. This typically occurs when you attempt to execute one of these reports while another execution is still in progress, leading to a conflict.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Execution: The most common cause is that the same report is being executed multiple times simultaneously. This can happen if:
  
  A user manually starts the report multiple times.
  A scheduled job is running the report while another user tries to execute it.
  A previous execution of the report has not yet completed.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Running Jobs: 
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to check for any running jobs related to FCC_COPY_LOGS or FCC_MIGRATE_LOGS_TO_AL. Look for jobs with a status of "Active" or "Running".
  If you find a job that is still running, you may need to wait for it to complete.
  
  
  
  Terminate Long-Running Jobs: 
  
  If a job is taking too long and you suspect it may be stuck, you can terminate it. However, be cautious with this action as it may lead to data inconsistencies or other issues.
  To terminate a job, select the job in SM37 and choose the option to cancel it.
  
  
  
  Avoid Concurrent Execution: 
  
  Ensure that users are aware of the need to avoid running the same report concurrently. Implementing a process or communication strategy can help prevent this issue.
  
  
  
  Schedule Jobs Appropriately: 
  
  If these reports are scheduled to run at specific times, ensure that their execution times do not overlap.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks: 
  
  Sometimes, database locks or other system-level locks can cause this error. Check for any locks that might be preventing the report from running.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Monitor job status.
  SM21: Check system logs for any related errors or warnings.
  ST22: Check for dumps that might provide more context on the issue.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific reports for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FCC0187 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.