How To Fix MLT600 - Statistics update is already active for language '&1'

MLT600 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MLT - Messages for Translation Tools

• Message number: 600

• Message text: Statistics update is already active for language '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MLT600 - Statistics update is already active for language '&1' ?

  The SAP error message MLT600 indicates that a statistics update process is already active for a specific language (denoted by &1). This typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Logistics, where statistics for materials are being updated, and the system does not allow concurrent updates for the same language to prevent data inconsistencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Updates: The most common cause of this error is that a statistics update process is already running for the specified language. This can happen if multiple users or processes attempt to update statistics simultaneously.
  Long-Running Processes: If a previous statistics update is taking longer than expected, it may block subsequent updates for the same language.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings that limit the ability to run multiple updates concurrently.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Processes: Use transaction codes like SM66 (Global Work Process Overview) or SM50 (Work Process Overview) to check if there is an active statistics update