How To Fix /PM0/ABP_PP050 - Parallel job is active; job delayed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_PP -

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Parallel job is active; job delayed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_PP050 - Parallel job is active; job delayed ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_PP050 Parallel job is active; job delayed typically indicates that a parallel processing job in the SAP system is currently running, which is preventing the execution of another job that is dependent on it. This situation can arise in various scenarios, particularly in production planning or other processes that utilize parallel processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Parallel Job: The primary cause of this error is that there is already an active job running in parallel that is consuming system resources or locks that the new job requires to start.
  Job Dependencies: The job that is delayed may have dependencies on the completion of the active job.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to limit the number of parallel jobs that can run simultaneously, leading to delays if the limit is reached.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Jobs: Use transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check for active jobs. Identify the job that is currently