How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG752 - Error while starting content repository UOW; another UOW is already open

/STMC/CR_MSG752 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 752

• Message text: Error while starting content repository UOW; another UOW is already open

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG752 - Error while starting content repository UOW; another UOW is already open ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG752 indicates that there is an issue with starting a content repository Unit of Work (UOW) because another UOW is already open. This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple processes or transactions are trying to access the content repository simultaneously, leading to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The most common cause is that another transaction or process is already accessing the content repository, and the system does not allow multiple UOWs to be open at the same time.
  Unfinished Transactions: If a previous transaction did not complete properly or was left open, it can block new UOWs from being initiated.
  System Locking: The system may have locking mechanisms in place that prevent new UOWs from starting until the current one is completed or released.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active UOWs: Investigate if there are any active UOWs that are still open. You can do this by checking the transaction logs or using transaction codes