How To Fix 06517 - Quota arr. for material & and plant & already being processed

06517 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 517

• Message text: Quota arr. for material & and plant & already being processed

What causes this issue?

The quota arrangement is already being processed by another user.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Try processing the quota arrangement later on.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06517 - Quota arr. for material & and plant & already being processed ?

  The SAP error message 06517, which states "Quota arrangement for material & and plant & already being processed," typically occurs in the context of quota arrangements in materials management. This error indicates that there is an attempt to process a quota arrangement that is already being processed or locked by another transaction or user.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Processing: The most common cause of this error is that another user or transaction is currently processing the same quota arrangement for the specified material and plant.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If a quota arrangement is being edited or processed, it cannot be accessed by another transaction until the first one is completed.
  System Issues: Occasionally, system issues or bugs can lead to locks not being released properly, causing this error to appear even if no other user is actively processing the quota arrangement.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Active Sessions: Verify if another user