Error when you run the Allocation Processor process or run the Invoice & Adjustment Posting process in Microsoft Dynamics SL

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This article provides a solution to an error that occurs when you run the Allocation Processor (PA.PRO.00) process or run the Invoice & Adjustment Posting (BI.REG.00) process in Microsoft Dynamics SL.

Applies to:   Microsoft Dynamics SL
Original KB number:   942787

Symptoms

You run one of the following processes in Microsoft Dynamics SL:

  • You run the Allocation Processor (PA.PRO.00) process in final mode. You run this process in Project Allocator in Microsoft Dynamics SL.
  • You run the Invoice & Adjustment Posting (BI.REG.00) process in Flexible Billings in Microsoft Dynamics SL.

When you run one of these processes, you may receive the following error message:

PC Message Number 0063 - Another process of the same type is being run at this time OR a previous run aborted. Please try this program at a later time, or contact your system manager.

Cause

This problem occurs for one of the following reasons.

Cause 1

The Allocation Processor (PA.PRO.00) process and the Invoice & Adjustment Posting (BI.REG.00) process can run on only one workstation at a time.

Cause 2

A previous Allocation Processor (PA.PRO.00) process or a previous Invoice & Adjustment Posting (BI.REG.00) process ended abnormally. This problem may occur because of a power failure, because Cancel was selected, or because of an error message.

Resolution

To resolve this problem, follow these steps:

  1. Verify that no other users are running the Allocation Processor (PA.PRO.00) process or the Invoice & Adjustment Posting (BI.REG.00) process. To do it, follow these steps:

    1. On the File menu, select Active Users.
    2. On the Active Users (98.210.00) screen, verify that no other lines have the following values in the Screen Number box:
      • PAPRO
      • BIREG

  2. Use one of the following methods.

    • Method 1

      If you're trying to run the "Allocation Processor (PA.PRO.00)" process, you must delete the ALLOC-BATCH control parameter. To do it, follow these steps:

      1. On the Modules menu, select Project Controller.

      2. In the Project Controller pane, select Control Parameter Maintenance under Maintenance.

      3. In the Control Type box, type PA.

      4. In the Control Code box, press F3, and then select the control code that begins as follows:

        ALLOC-BATCHXXXXXXXXX

        Note

        XXXXXXX denotes the batch number in question.

      5. Select Delete.

      6. In the confirmation message box, select Yes, and then close the Control Parameter Maintenance (PA.CNT.00) screen.

    • Method 2

      If you're trying to run the Invoice & Adjustment Posting (BI.REG.00) process, you must delete the INVOICE-REGISTER control parameter. To do it, follow these steps:

      1. On the Modules menu, select Project Controller.
      2. In the Project Controller pane, select Control Parameter Maintenance under Maintenance.
      3. In the Control Type box, type BI.
      4. In the Control Code box, type INVOICE-REGISTER.
      5. Select Delete.
      6. In the confirmation message box, select Yes, and then close the Control Parameter Maintenance (PA.CNT.00) screen.