How To Fix /PF1/PE_PP041 - External package administrator &1 is still being used by a mass run

/PF1/PE_PP041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/PE_PP -

• Message number: 041

• Message text: External package administrator &1 is still being used by a mass run

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/PE_PP041 - External package administrator &1 is still being used by a mass run ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/PE_PP041 indicates that an external package administrator is still being used by a mass run. This typically occurs in the context of production planning or process execution where a mass processing job is currently utilizing the external package administrator, preventing any other operations from being performed on it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Mass Run: The most common cause of this error is that there is an active mass run that is currently using the external package administrator. This could be due to a long-running job or a job that has not been properly terminated.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent multiple processes from interfering with each other. If a mass run is in progress, it locks the external package administrator, leading to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues or incorrect settings in the system that are causing the external package administrator to remain locked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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