How To Fix RECD402 - Background generation has already been requested for cash flow

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECD -

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Background generation has already been requested for cash flow

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECD402 - Background generation has already been requested for cash flow ?

  The SAP error message RECD402, which states "Background generation has already been requested for cash flow," typically occurs when there is an attempt to generate a cash flow report or perform a cash flow analysis while a background job for the same process is already running or has been scheduled.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Job: The most common cause of this error is that a background job for cash flow generation has already been initiated. SAP does not allow multiple instances of the same job to run simultaneously to prevent data inconsistencies.
  Job Scheduling: A job may have been scheduled to run at a specific time, and if you try to run the cash flow report manually during that time, you will encounter this error.
  System Lock: There may be a lock on the cash flow generation process due to a previous job that has not yet completed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Background Jobs: 
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 to check the status of background jobs. Look for jobs related to cash flow generation. If you find a job that is still running or in a "waiting" state, you may need to wait for it to complete.
  If the job is stuck or taking too long, you may consider terminating it (if you have the necessary authorizations) and then re-attempting the cash flow generation.
  
  
  
  Job Management:
  
  If you find that a job is scheduled for a future time, you can either wait for it to run or reschedule your job to a different time.
  Ensure that no other users are trying to run the same report simultaneously.
  
  
  
  System Monitoring:
  
  Monitor the system for any locks or issues that may be causing the background job to hang. You can use transaction SM12 to check for locks.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to cash flow generation for any specific instructions or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SM12: Check for locks.
  SE38: Execute reports or programs.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on cash flow reporting and background job management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RECD402 error and successfully generate your cash flow report.