How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG120 - Error while recording statistics; previous component &1 not finished

/STMC/CR_MSG120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Error while recording statistics; previous component &1 not finished

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/STMC/CR_MSG120 - Details

• The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG120 indicates that there is an issue with recording statistics in the system, specifically that a previous component has not been finished before attempting to record statistics for the current component. This can occur in various contexts, such as during the execution of a transaction or when processing data in a background job.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incomplete Processing: A previous step or component in a process has not been completed successfully, leading to a situation where the system is trying to record statistics for a component that is still in progress.
  Concurrency Issues: Multiple processes or transactions may be trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously, causing conflicts.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the expected workflow, leading to incomplete processing.
  
  
  Solution:
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