How To Fix LQ372 - The program is already running online (risk of conflict)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LQ - Proposal Pool Management

• Message number: 372

• Message text: The program is already running online (risk of conflict)

What causes this issue?

This program has already been started online.
There is a danger of conflicts.

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?

Terminate the program that was started online.
It may have already been terminated.
You can set the status to terminated in the 'Edit' menu.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LQ372 - The program is already running online (risk of conflict) ?

  The SAP error message LQ372 ("The program is already running online (risk of conflict)") typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a program or transaction that is already being processed by another user or session. This is a common issue in environments where multiple users may be trying to access the same resources simultaneously.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Execution: The most common cause is that the program or transaction is already running in another session or by another user. SAP restricts concurrent execution of certain programs to prevent data inconsistencies or conflicts.
  Long-Running Processes: If a process takes a long time to complete, it may lead to this error if another user tries to start the same process before the first one finishes.
  Lock Entries: SAP uses lock entries to manage access to data. If a lock is in place for a program, other attempts to run that program will be blocked until the lock is released.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Running Sessions: Verify if the program is already running by checking the transaction logs or using transaction SM50 (Process Overview) or SM66 (Global Process Overview). If you find the program running, you may need to wait for it to complete.
  Terminate the Process: If you have the necessary authorizations and determine that the running process is stuck or should not be running, you can terminate it from the SM50 or SM66 transaction.
  Communicate with Users: If multiple users are trying to run the same program, communicate with them to coordinate the execution of the program to avoid conflicts.
  Review Program Logic: If this error occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the program logic to see if it can be optimized to reduce execution time or to allow for better handling of concurrent requests.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for lock entries related to the program. If you find unnecessary locks, you can delete them if you have the appropriate permissions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM50: Process Overview
  SM66: Global Process Overview
  SM12: Display and Delete Lock Entries
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific program or transaction you are trying to run.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate authorizations to run the program without conflicts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LQ372 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.