How To Fix MLT606 - A statistics update is already running

MLT606 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MLT - Messages for Translation Tools

• Message number: 606

• Message text: A statistics update is already running

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MLT606 - A statistics update is already running ?

  The SAP error message MLT606, which states "A statistics update is already running," typically occurs when there is an attempt to start a statistics update process while another instance of the same process is already in progress. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in logistics and inventory management, where statistics updates are crucial for performance and reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Execution: The most common cause is that a statistics update job is already running in the background. This can happen if the job was triggered manually or scheduled to run at a specific time.
  Long-Running Jobs: If a previous statistics update job is taking longer than expected due to large volumes of data or system performance issues, it may block subsequent attempts to start another update.
  System Configuration: In some cases, system settings or configurations may lead to multiple attempts to start the same job.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Running Jobs: Use transaction codes like SM37 to