How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM422 - Hist.data cap. process is running; running of this service is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 422

• Message text: Hist.data cap. process is running; running of this service is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM422 - Hist.data cap. process is running; running of this service is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM422 indicates that there is a historical data capacity process currently running in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system. This message typically arises when you attempt to execute a process that conflicts with the ongoing historical data capacity process.
  Cause:
  
  Ongoing Process: The error occurs because a historical data capacity process is already in progress. This process is responsible for calculating and storing historical data for planning purposes.
  Concurrency Restrictions: SAP APO has restrictions on running multiple instances of certain processes simultaneously to ensure data integrity and consistency.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Running Processes: 
  
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/DP or /SAPAPO/MC to check if the historical data capacity process is currently running. You can also check the job overview in transaction SM37 to see if there are any jobs related to historical data processing that are still active.
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion: If you find that the process is running, you will need to wait for it to complete before attempting to run your desired process again.
  
  
  Cancel the Process (if necessary): If the process is taking too long and you determine that it should not be running, you can cancel it using transaction SM37. However, be cautious with this approach, as canceling a process may lead to data inconsistencies.
  
  
  Schedule Jobs Appropriately: If this is a recurring issue, consider scheduling the historical data capacity process during off-peak hours to minimize conflicts with other processes.
  
  
  Review System Logs: Check the system logs for any additional information or errors that may provide insight into why the process is taking longer than expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM37 (Job Monitoring), /SAPAPO/DP (Demand Planning), and /SAPAPO/MC (Master Data).
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on historical data capacity processes to understand their function and best practices for managing them.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or APO support team for further assistance.