1P603 - Report &1 has been already started by another user for bankarea &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1P - BCA: Payment Transactions

• Message number: 603

• Message text: Report &1 has been already started by another user for bankarea &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1P603 - Report &1 has been already started by another user for bankarea &2 ?

  The SAP error message 1P603 indicates that a report (identified as &1) has already been started by another user for a specific bank area (identified as &2). This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple users are trying to execute the same report simultaneously, which is not allowed for certain reports in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Execution: The report is designed to allow only one instance to run at a time for a specific bank area. If another user has already initiated the report, subsequent attempts to run it will trigger this error.
  Lock Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. When a report is executed, it locks the relevant data or report instance, preventing others from running the same report until the first instance is completed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Completion: The simplest solution is to wait until the other user has completed the report execution. You can check with your colleagues or use transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to see if the report is still running.
  Check Running Jobs: Use transaction SM37 to monitor the status of the report. You can filter by user, job name, and execution status to find out if the report is still active.
  Contact the User: If you know who is running the report, you can reach out to them to see if they can complete it sooner or if they can provide you with the information you need.
  Review Report Design: If this is a frequent issue, consider discussing with your SAP administrator or development team about the possibility of modifying the report to allow multiple instances or to implement a queuing mechanism.
  Error Handling: If you believe this is an error and the report should not be locked, you may need to check for any issues in the report's coding or configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) and SM12 (Lock Entries) to manage and monitor report executions and locks.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific report you are trying to run.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that your user role has the necessary permissions to execute the report, as sometimes permissions can also lead to execution issues.
  
  If the problem persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for more in-depth troubleshooting.