How To Fix 0D140 - User &1 is using posting data transfer ID &2

0D140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0D - FS-CD General Messages

• Message number: 140

• Message text: User &1 is using posting data transfer ID &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0D140 - User &1 is using posting data transfer ID &2 ?

  The SAP error message 0D140 indicates that a specific user (denoted as &1) is currently using a posting data transfer ID (denoted as &2). This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple users or processes are trying to access or manipulate the same data transfer ID simultaneously, leading to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is actively using the same posting data transfer ID, which prevents your session from accessing it.
  Session Lock: The system may have a lock on the data transfer ID due to an ongoing transaction or process.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction is taking longer than expected, it may hold onto the data transfer ID longer than necessary.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the other user is expected to finish soon, you can wait for them to complete their transaction and then try again.
  Identify the User: If you have the necessary permissions, you can check which user is currently using the posting