How To Fix FINB_MSG_REPORTING013 - Maximum number of independent reporting instances reached

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINB_MSG_REPORTING - Messages in Package FINB_REPORTING

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Maximum number of independent reporting instances reached

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINB_MSG_REPORTING013 - Maximum number of independent reporting instances reached ?

  The SAP error message FINB_MSG_REPORTING013 indicates that the maximum number of independent reporting instances has been reached. This typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or when using the SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Analytics solutions, where multiple reporting instances can be generated for various reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Reporting Instances: The system has a limit on the number of concurrent reporting instances that can be executed. If this limit is reached, new reporting requests will be blocked, leading to this error message.
  Long-Running Reports: If there are reports that are taking a long time to execute, they may occupy slots in the reporting instance pool, preventing new reports from being initiated.
  Configuration Limits: The system may have been configured with a specific limit on the number of reporting instances, which can be reached during peak usage times.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Monitor and Terminate Long-Running Reports: Check for any reports that are currently running and taking an