How To Fix GA563 - Run group & locked by user &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 563

• Message text: Run group & locked by user &.

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

DEFINE &USER& = &V1&
INCLUDE MESSAGE_ENQUEUE_USER OBJECT DOKU ID TX
Please contact user &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA563 - Run group & locked by user &. ?

  The SAP error message GA563 indicates that a run group is locked by a user, which prevents other users from executing the same run group until the lock is released. This situation typically arises in the context of batch processing or job scheduling in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: A user has initiated a job or process that uses the specified run group and has not yet completed it, causing the run group to be locked.
  Session Timeout: If a user session is terminated unexpectedly (e.g., due to network issues), the lock may not be released properly.
  Long-Running Jobs: A job that takes a long time to complete can hold the lock for an extended period, preventing others from using the run group.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Locking User: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks. You can filter by the run group name or the user ID to find out who is holding the lock.
  Contact the User: If possible, contact the user who is holding the lock to determine if they can complete or cancel their job.
  Release the Lock: If the user is unavailable or the job is no longer needed, an administrator can manually release the lock using transaction SM12. However, this should be done with caution to avoid disrupting ongoing processes.
  Check Job Status: Use transaction SM37 to check the status of jobs related to the run group. If a job is stuck or has failed, it may need to be canceled or restarted.
  Review Job Scheduling: If this issue occurs frequently, consider reviewing the scheduling of jobs to avoid conflicts and ensure that run groups are not being over-utilized.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SM37: To monitor job status and history.
  SM21: To check system logs for any related errors or warnings.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on job scheduling and handling locks.
  Best Practices: Implement job monitoring and alerting mechanisms to proactively manage long-running jobs and avoid locking issues.
  
  If the problem persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for more in-depth troubleshooting.