How To Fix /MVA/AMC_BM_MSG194 - Open application in B/M &1; new application cannot be created

/MVA/AMC_BM_MSG194 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MVA/AMC_BM_MSG -

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Open application in B/M &1; new application cannot be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MVA/AMC_BM_MSG194 - Open application in B/M &1; new application cannot be created ?

  The SAP error message /MVA/AMC_BM_MSG194 typically indicates that there is an issue with opening a new application in the Business Management (B/M) module because an existing application is already open. This error is often encountered in scenarios where the system restricts the creation of multiple applications to maintain data integrity and avoid conflicts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Open Application: The primary cause of this error is that there is already an open application in the system for the user or session. The system does not allow the creation of a new application until the existing one is closed.
  Session Management: The SAP system may have session management rules that prevent multiple instances of the same application from being opened simultaneously.
  User Lock: The user may be locked in a specific transaction or application, preventing the initiation of a new one.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Close Existing Application: Check if there is an existing application open in the system. If so, close