1. A state machine engine, comprising: a state machine lattice comprising a plurality of configurable elements; a storage location configured to store data to be transmitted to the state machine lattice; and an inter-rank (IR) bus control system configured to receive an indication of an amount of data locations being utilized in the storage location of the state machine engine and transmit a halt signal configured to halt a write operation of the state machine engine based, at least in part, on the amount of data locations being utilized in the storage location.