How To Fix GA562 - Cycle & & cannot be started because run group & is locked.


GA562 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: GA - Allocations

  • Message number: 562

  • Message text: Cycle & & cannot be started because run group & is locked.

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to start cycle &V1& &V2&. However, cycle run group &V3& is
    locked by user &V4&. This can happen if user &V4& is running a cycle
    from flow group 0000, or if the cycle is assigned to another flow
    group, but has dependencies with th flow group for cycle &V1&.

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    System Response

    Processing is stopped.

    How to fix this error?

    Wait until cycle run group &V3& is no longer locked and start your
    cycle again.
    You can lock a cycle run group either by executing a different cycle or
    manually reposting a document during indirect activity allocation.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA562 - Cycle & & cannot be started because run group & is locked. ?
    The SAP error message GA562 indicates that a cycle cannot be started because the associated run group is locked. This typically occurs in the context of production planning or repetitive manufacturing, where cycles are used to manage production processes.
    
    Cause: Run Group Locking: The run group associated with the cycle is locked, which can happen for several reasons: Another user or process is currently using the run group. A previous process did not complete successfully, leaving the run group in a locked state. System or application errors that caused the run group to be locked.
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the run group from being accessed. User Permissions: The user attempting to start the cycle may not have the necessary permissions to access the run group.
    Solution: Check Lock Status: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the run group. You can search for locks by user or by the object type. If you

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