How To Fix PT046 - Report RSBTCPRIDEL is already running

PT046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PT - Messages for ABAP print functions

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Report RSBTCPRIDEL is already running

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PT046 - Details

• The SAP error message PT046, which states "Report RSBTCPRIDEL is already running," typically occurs when there is an attempt to execute the report RSBTCPRIDEL (which is used for deleting background jobs) while it is already in execution. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when a job is scheduled to run multiple times or if a previous execution of the report has not yet completed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Execution: The report is already running in the background, and a new request to run it is made.
  Long Execution Time: The report may take a long time to execute, leading to attempts to run it again before the first instance has completed.
  Job Scheduling Issues: There may be issues with how jobs are scheduled, leading to overlapping executions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Background Jobs: 
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 to check the status of background jobs. Look for any instances of the report RSBTCPRIDEL that are currently running.
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