How To Fix GZ061 - A selection using the same parameters has already started !

GZ061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GZ - Message class for FI-LC

• Message number: 061

• Message text: A selection using the same parameters has already started !

What causes this issue?

The data selection has already been started using the same parameters.

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?

Before starting a new run, please wait until the other selection has
ended. Also, check whether a new selection is needed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GZ061 - A selection using the same parameters has already started ! ?

  The SAP error message GZ061, which states "A selection using the same parameters has already started," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that is already running with the same selection criteria. This is a common issue in SAP systems, especially when multiple users or processes are trying to access the same data simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Execution: The most common cause is that the same report or transaction is already being executed by the same user or another user with the same selection parameters.
  Long-Running Processes: If a report takes a long time to execute, it may lead to this error if the user tries to run it again before the first instance has completed.
  Background Jobs: If a background job is running with the same selection criteria, it can also trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Running Jobs: 
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to check for any running jobs or reports that