How To Fix LP051 - Control cycle is currently being processed by user &

LP051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LP - WM-PP interface

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Control cycle is currently being processed by user &

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

System Response

The control cycles can only be changed, that is, materials requested
for them, by one person at a time only.

How to fix this error?

Try again later.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LP051 - Control cycle is currently being processed by user & ?

  The SAP error message LP051 indicates that a control cycle is currently being processed by another user. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with control cycles in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a user attempts to access or modify a control cycle that is already being processed by another user. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  A user is currently executing a transaction that involves the control cycle.
  A background job is running that is processing the control cycle.
  The control cycle is locked due to a previous transaction that has not yet been completed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LP051 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Wait and Retry: If the control cycle is being processed by another user, you may need to wait until that user completes their transaction. After some time, try to access the control cycle again.
  
  
  Check for Active Sessions: Use transaction