How To Fix PU186 - Post-processing taking place in client &2


PU186 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: PU - Upgrade and Transport Log Messages

  • Message number: 186

  • Message text: Post-processing taking place in client &2

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  • What causes this issue?

    The current transport request was imported into the client &V2&.

    System Response

    The follow-up method &V1& edits client-specific objects in client &V2&.
    &NOTE&
    If you use extended transport control, you can import a transport
    request simultaneously into multiple target clients.
    In this case, the follow-up method &V1& is performed once for each
    target client. This is logged each time in the transport log.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PU186 - Post-processing taking place in client &2 ?
    The SAP error message PU186, which states "Post-processing taking place in client &2," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with post-processing activities in SAP. This message indicates that there is an ongoing post-processing task in the specified client, which is preventing the current operation from proceeding.
    
    Cause: Ongoing Post-Processing: The most common cause of this error is that there is an active post-processing job running in the specified client. This could be related to payroll runs, data updates, or other background jobs that are still in progress. Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If a post-processing job is running, it locks certain resources, which can lead to this error when another process tries to access the same resources.
    Solution: Check Background Jobs: Go to transaction code SM37 to check for any active background jobs in the specified client. Look for jobs related to payroll or

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