How To Fix WLC_PARALLEL002 - Report &1 already exists. Terminated at own request

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WLC_PARALLEL - Load Distribution and External Parallel Processing

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Report &1 already exists. Terminated at own request

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WLC_PARALLEL002 - Report &1 already exists. Terminated at own request ?

  The SAP error message WLC_PARALLEL002 indicates that a report with the same name is already running in parallel, and the system has terminated the new request because it does not allow multiple instances of the same report to run simultaneously. This is a common scenario in SAP when dealing with background jobs or reports that are resource-intensive.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Execution: The report you are trying to run is already executing in the background or has been scheduled to run.
  Job Overlap: If the report is scheduled to run at regular intervals, it may overlap with a previous execution that has not yet completed.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to prevent multiple instances of the same report from running to avoid resource contention.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Running Jobs: 
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check if the report is currently running. You can filter by the report name or user.
  If you find an instance of the report running, you can either wait for it to complete or, if necessary, terminate it (be cautious with this option).
  
  
  
  Schedule Jobs Appropriately: 
  
  If the report is scheduled to run at regular intervals, ensure that the scheduling does not overlap. Adjust the timing of the scheduled jobs to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Modify Report Execution Settings: 
  
  If you have control over the report, consider modifying it to allow for parallel execution if it is safe to do so. This may involve changing the report's settings or code.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Basis Team: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, contact your SAP Basis team or system administrator for assistance. They can provide insights into system settings and job management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM21: System Log (to check for any related system messages)
  ST22: Dump Analysis (to check for any ABAP runtime errors)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to job scheduling and parallel processing for specific reports.
  
  
  Performance Considerations: Running multiple instances of resource-intensive reports can lead to performance degradation. Always assess the impact of concurrent executions on system performance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WLC_PARALLEL002 error and manage report executions effectively in your SAP environment.