How To Fix /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL036 - Transaction for processing tags is already running

/SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Transaction for processing tags is already running

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/SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL036 - Details

• The SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL036 Transaction for processing tags is already running typically indicates that a background job or transaction related to processing employee tags is already in progress. This can happen in scenarios where multiple users or processes attempt to execute the same transaction simultaneously, leading to a lock situation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Execution: Another user or process is already executing the same transaction, which causes a lock on the resources needed for the transaction.
  Long-Running Process: The previous transaction may be taking longer than expected, causing subsequent attempts to be blocked.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings that limit the number of concurrent processes for certain transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the transaction is running, wait for it to complete and then try again. You can check the status of the transaction in the job overview (transaction SM37).
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction SM12 to check for locks. You can see which user or