How To Fix HRPAY99PM140 - Process &1 is already scheduled and cannot be started any longer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99PM - Messages for HR Process Manager

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Process &1 is already scheduled and cannot be started any longer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99PM140 - Process &1 is already scheduled and cannot be started any longer ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99PM140 indicates that a specific process (denoted as &1) is already scheduled in the system and cannot be started again. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or other time-sensitive operations where a job or process is already in progress.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Processing: The process you are trying to start is already running. This can happen if a payroll run or similar job is initiated multiple times inadvertently.
  Job Scheduling: The job may have been scheduled in the background and is still in the queue or currently executing.
  System Configuration: There may be settings in the system that prevent the same job from being executed multiple times simultaneously.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Status: 
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check the status of the job. Look for the job with the name corresponding to the process you are trying to start.
  If the job is still running, you may need to wait for it to complete.
  
  
  
  Cancel or Delete Job:
  
  If the job is stuck or you need to restart it, you can cancel or delete the job from the job monitoring screen (SM37). Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to do this.
  
  
  
  Review Job Scheduling:
  
  Ensure that the job is not scheduled to run at overlapping times. Adjust the scheduling if necessary to prevent conflicts.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  If the job has failed, check the job log for any errors that may have caused it to hang or terminate unexpectedly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific process you are trying to execute for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM21: System Log (to check for system errors)
  SLG1: Application Log (to check for application-specific logs)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to payroll processing and job scheduling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage the payroll process or any other related job in SAP.