How To Fix SCRM174 - Check run scheduler already active (check run: &1, &2, user: &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCRM - Check Results Management

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Check run scheduler already active (check run: &1, &2, user: &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCRM174 - Check run scheduler already active (check run: &1, &2, user: &3) ?

  The SAP error message SCRM174 indicates that a check run scheduler is already active for a specific check run. This typically occurs in the context of financial processes, such as payment runs or other scheduled tasks in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A check run (e.g., payment run) is already in progress or has not been completed.
  Another attempt is made to start the same check run while the previous one is still active.
  There may be a system or user session that has not properly released the check run, leading to a conflict.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SCRM174 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Active Processes:
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to check for any active jobs related to the check run. Look for jobs that are currently running or have failed.
  If you find an active job that is causing the conflict, you may need to wait for it to complete or terminate it if it is stuck.
  
  
  
  Review Lock Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any lock entries related to the check run. If you find locks that are preventing the new check run from starting, you may need to delete those locks (ensure you have the necessary authorizations and that it is safe to do so).
  
  
  
  Check User Sessions:
  
  Ensure that the user who is trying to initiate the check run is not already running another instance of the same check run. If they are, they should either wait for it to complete or cancel it.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review system logs (transaction code SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific check run you are trying to execute. There may be specific guidelines or known issues that could help.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM12: Lock Entries
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  Check Run Types: Understand the specific type of check run you are dealing with (e.g., payment run, invoice verification) as the resolution may vary based on the context.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the check run and manage jobs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the SCRM174 error in SAP.