How To Fix SWF_UTL_001200 - An Instance of report &1 is currently active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_UTL_001 - Message from Service Class for Object Broker

• Message number: 200

• Message text: An Instance of report &1 is currently active

What causes this issue?

An instance of report &V1& is already currently active. This instance
was scheduled by user &V2&.

System Response

A further instance of report &V1& could not be started.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_UTL_001200 - An Instance of report &1 is currently active ?

  The SAP error message SWF_UTL_001200 indicates that an instance of a report is currently active, which means that the report is already running in the background or is being processed. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Execution: The report is being executed multiple times simultaneously, and SAP does not allow the same report to run concurrently.
  Long-Running Reports: If a report takes a long time to execute, it may still be running when you attempt to start it again.
  Background Job: The report may have been scheduled as a background job that is still in progress.
  User Lock: The user who initiated the report may not have released the lock on the report instance.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Active Jobs:
  
  Go to transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check if the report is currently running as a background job.
  Look for the job with the report name and see its status. If it is still running, you may need to wait for it to complete.
  
  
  
  Terminate the Job:
  
  If you find that the job is stuck or taking too long, you can terminate it from the SM37 transaction. Select the job and choose the option to cancel or delete it.
  
  
  
  Check User Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks held by users. If you find a lock related to the report, you can delete it if you have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion:
  
  If the report is running as expected, simply wait for it to complete before trying to execute it again.
  
  
  
  Review Report Logic:
  
  If this issue occurs frequently, review the report logic to see if it can be optimized to reduce execution time.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis team for further assistance. They may have additional tools or insights into the system's performance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM12: Lock Entries
  SM21: System Log (to check for any related errors)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific report or transaction you are working with.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific report to understand its execution requirements and any limitations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully execute the report.