How To Fix HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL151 - Another session exists in area &1 for report &2 in period &3 - &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Another session exists in area &1 for report &2 in period &3 - &4

What causes this issue?

Current operation was terminated for a requested Reporting Session due
to another existing Reporting Session for report type &V1&, reporting
area &V2& in period &V3& - &V4&.

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?

Use <LS>Reporting Session Maintenance</> (transaction
<DS:TRAN.HR99RU_REPSE_MAINT>HR99RU_REPSE_MAINT</>) to check or modify
the status of the existing Reporting Session.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL151 - Another session exists in area &1 for report &2 in period &3 - &4 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL151 indicates that there is already an active session for a specific report in a given area and period. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or similar HR-related reports where concurrent processing is not allowed for the same report in the same period.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Execution: The error is triggered when a user attempts to run a payroll report or transaction that is already being processed by another session. SAP restricts multiple sessions for the same report to prevent data inconsistencies.
  Long-Running Processes: If a previous session is taking longer than expected to complete, it may block new requests for the same report.
  User Error: Sometimes, users may inadvertently try to execute the same report multiple times.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Sessions: 
  
  Use transaction code SM50 or SM66 to check for active processes. Look for the report in question and see if it is currently running.
  If you find an active session that is stuck or taking too long, you may need to investigate why it is not completing.
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion: If another session is legitimately running, you may need to wait for it to finish before attempting to run the report again.
  
  
  Terminate Stuck Sessions: If you identify a session that is stuck and needs to be terminated, you can do so from the process overview in SM50 or SM66. However, be cautious when terminating sessions, as this can lead to data inconsistencies.
  
  
  Check for Background Jobs: If the report is scheduled as a background job, check the job status using transaction SM37. If it is still running, you may need to wait or cancel it if it is not progressing.
  
  
  Review User Permissions: Ensure that users have the appropriate permissions to run the report. Sometimes, permission issues can lead to unexpected behavior.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific report for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SM50, SM66, and SM37 for monitoring and managing processes and jobs.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to the specific report or error message.
  System Performance: If this error occurs frequently, it may be worth investigating system performance or configuration settings that could be optimized to reduce processing time.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully run the report.