How To Fix LR196 - Transfer already active; try again later

LR196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LR - CATS: Cross-Application Time Sheet

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Transfer already active; try again later

What causes this issue?

You started a data transfer. The transfer had already been started by
another user, however.

System Response

The system does not allow two parallel transfers.

How to fix this error?

Start the transfer again later.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LR196 - Transfer already active; try again later ?

  The SAP error message "LR196 Transfer already active; try again later" typically occurs in the context of data transfer processes, such as when using the Logistics Execution (LE) module or during data uploads. This error indicates that a transfer process is already in progress, and the system is preventing a new transfer from starting until the current one is completed.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Transfers: Another user or process is already executing a data transfer, which locks the transfer process.
  Long-Running Processes: A previous transfer may be taking longer than expected, causing the system to block new requests.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings that limit the number of concurrent transfers allowed.
  Stale Sessions: Sometimes, a session may not have been properly closed, leading to the system thinking a transfer is still active.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for a few moments and then try the transfer again. This is often effective if