How To Fix GR329 - You are changing a parallel report of user &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 329

• Message text: You are changing a parallel report of user &

What causes this issue?

The parallel report you want to change was created or last changed by
another user.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check whether you really want to change this parallel report.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR329 - You are changing a parallel report of user & ?

  The SAP error message GR329 indicates that you are attempting to change a parallel report that is currently being processed by another user. This message is a warning that the report is locked for editing because it is actively running in the background.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the report you are trying to modify is already being executed by another user in the background. SAP does not allow multiple users to change the same report simultaneously to prevent data inconsistencies and conflicts.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Background Jobs: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of background jobs. Look for the report that is currently running and see if it is indeed being executed by another user.
  
  
  Wait for Completion: If the report is running, you may need to wait until it completes. Once the job is finished, you should be able to make your changes.
  
  
  Contact the User: If you know who is running the report, you can contact them to see if they can stop the job or if they are finished with it.
  
  
  Cancel the Job: If you have the necessary authorizations and it is appropriate to do so, you can cancel the background job using transaction code SM37. Be cautious with this option, as it may affect the other user's work.
  
  
  Review User Permissions: Ensure that your user permissions allow you to modify the report. If you are not authorized, you may need to contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SM21: Check system logs for any related issues.
  SE38: Execute or modify reports.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for best practices on managing background jobs and report execution.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the GR329 error and proceed with your work in SAP.