How To Fix ISSR_TP891 - Program already being used

ISSR_TP891 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISSR_TP - Message Class for Statutory Reporting

• Message number: 891

• Message text: Program already being used

What causes this issue?

Another user is currently using a program for transfer of SR
Customizing. Simultaneous use of the program by multiple users in the s
ame system can lead to data inconsistencies.

System Response

The system terminates processing.

How to fix this error?

Restart the program as soon as the other user has ended the program for
transfer of SR Customizing.
To determine the name of the user, specify the value <ZK>
TISSR_CV_DEP_TAB</> in the <LS>Table Name</> field of the <DS:tran.SM12>
Select Lock Entries</> application.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISSR_TP891 - Program already being used ?

  The SAP error message "ISSR_TP891 Program already being used" typically indicates that a particular program or transaction is currently being executed by another user or session. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when multiple users attempt to run the same report or transaction simultaneously, or when a long-running process is still active.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Execution: Another user or session is already executing the same program or transaction.
  Long-Running Process: The program may be taking longer than expected to complete, causing other attempts to run it to be blocked.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies, which can lead to this error if the program is already in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Wait and Retry: If the program is being executed by another user, you may need to wait until it completes. You can check the status of the program in transaction SM50 (Process Overview) or SM66 (Global Process Overview) to see if