How To Fix LM219 - Utilizations for limit type &1 are being processed by another STC

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LM - Treasury: Limit Management

• Message number: 219

• Message text: Utilizations for limit type &1 are being processed by another STC

What causes this issue?

Default Risk and Limit System:
The utilizations for a limit in limit type &V1&, to which the
transaction is to be attributed, are being processed in a parallel
single transaction check.

System Response

The utilization of this transaction cannot be updated.

How to fix this error?

Restart the single transaction check.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LM219 - Utilizations for limit type &1 are being processed by another STC ?

  The SAP error message LM219 indicates that there is a conflict in the processing of utilization limits for a specific limit type, which is being handled by another background job (STC - SAP Transaction Code). This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple jobs are trying to access or modify the same resource or limit type simultaneously.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Processing: The most common cause of this error is that another background job is already processing the utilization limits for the specified limit type. This can happen if multiple jobs are scheduled to run at the same time and they are trying to access the same data.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If one job has locked the limit type for processing, other jobs will be unable to access it until the lock is released.
  Long-Running Jobs: If a job takes longer than expected to complete, it can lead to this error for subsequent jobs that are trying to access the same limit type.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Background Jobs: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of background jobs. Look for any jobs that are currently running and processing the same limit type. If you find a job that is taking too long, you may need to investigate why it is delayed.
  Wait for Completion: If another job is processing the limit type, you may need to wait for it to complete before you can run your job.
  Job Scheduling: If this is a recurring issue, consider scheduling jobs that process the same limit type at different times to avoid conflicts.
  Review Job Logic: If you have control over the job logic, ensure that jobs are designed to handle concurrency properly, possibly by implementing checks to see if a job is already running before starting a new one.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SM12: Check for locks in the system.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to background processing and job scheduling for best practices.
  Performance Monitoring: Regularly monitor the performance of background jobs to identify any that may be causing bottlenecks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LM219 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.