How To Fix HCNUSAC_MSG_NEW816 - Report &1 is locked by user &2

HCNUSAC_MSG_NEW816 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HCNUSAC_MSG_NEW - Message Class for SASAC Report Management Tool

• Message number: 816

• Message text: Report &1 is locked by user &2

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HCNUSAC_MSG_NEW816 - Details

• The SAP error message HCNUSAC_MSG_NEW816 indicates that a report (identified by &1) is currently locked by another user (identified by &2). This typically occurs when a user is executing a report or transaction, and another user attempts to access the same report or transaction simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The primary cause of this error is that the report is being executed by another user, which locks the report for other users to prevent data inconsistencies.
  Long-Running Processes: If the report takes a long time to execute, it may remain locked for an extended period.
  Session Management: Sometimes, a user may have multiple sessions open, and the report may be locked in one of those sessions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish executing the report and then try again.
  Check User Lock: If you have the necessary authorizations, you can check which user is locking the report by