How To Fix HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL113 - Action canceled as active job &1 exists for rep. area &2, rep. type &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL - Reporting management system: Processing layer message class

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Action canceled as active job &1 exists for rep. area &2, rep. type &3

What causes this issue?

The requested operation can not be executed because there is an active
job &V1& in the system defined for the selected reporting area &V2& and
report type &V3&. This job locks the requested resources.

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?

Whait until the job has finished or manually cancel this job. You can
perform this operations using the transaction SM37.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL113 - Action canceled as active job &1 exists for rep. area &2, rep. type &3 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL113 indicates that an action has been canceled because there is an active job already running for the specified reporting area, reporting type, and job number. This is a common issue in SAP HR (Human Resources) payroll processing when multiple jobs are trying to execute the same report or process simultaneously.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Job Execution: The error typically occurs when a payroll job is already running for the same reporting area and type. SAP does not allow multiple instances of the same job to run concurrently to prevent data inconsistencies.
  Job Scheduling: If jobs are scheduled to run at the same time without proper staggering, this error can occur.
  Long-Running Jobs: If a job takes longer than expected to complete, it may block subsequent jobs from starting.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Jobs: Use transaction code SM37 to check for active jobs. Look for jobs that are currently running for the specified reporting area and type.
  Wait for Completion: If you find an active job, you may need to wait for it to complete before attempting to run the job again.
  Job Management: If the job is stuck or taking too long, you may need to analyze it further. You can cancel the job if necessary, but be cautious as this may lead to data inconsistencies.
  Reschedule Jobs: If you frequently encounter this issue, consider rescheduling jobs to run at different times to avoid conflicts.
  Review Job Parameters: Ensure that the job parameters are set correctly and that there are no unnecessary overlaps in job scheduling.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37 - Job Monitoring
  SM36 - Job Scheduling
  
  
  Documentation: Check SAP Help documentation for more details on job scheduling and management in the HR module.
  Performance Monitoring: Regularly monitor job performance and execution times to identify any bottlenecks in the payroll process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure smoother job execution in your SAP HR payroll processing.