How To Fix NHCF_CX_CORE040 - Program &1 is currently being used by user &2

NHCF_CX_CORE040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NHCF_CX_CORE - Messages for service enablement layer in HCF

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Program &1 is currently being used by user &2

What causes this issue?

Program &V1& can only be run by one user at a time, but it is currently
being used by user &V2&.

System Response

Program &V1& cannot be run.

How to fix this error?

Wait for the program to end, and then start it again.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NHCF_CX_CORE040 - Program &1 is currently being used by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message NHCF_CX_CORE040, which states "Program &1 is currently being used by user &2," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a program that is already being processed by another user. This is a common concurrency control mechanism in SAP to prevent data inconsistencies and ensure that only one user can execute a particular program at a time.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Execution: The program is already running in the background or foreground for another user.
  Lock Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent multiple users from executing the same program simultaneously, which can lead to data integrity issues.
  Long-Running Processes: If the program takes a long time to execute, it may be locked for an extended period, causing other users to receive this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish executing the program and then try again.
  Check Active Sessions: Use transaction codes like