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

LQ372 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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