How To Fix 60540 - Comparative group & & is being processed by &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 60 - Real Estate

• Message number: 540

• Message text: Comparative group & & is being processed by &

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter the number of another comparative list of rents, change to the
display mode or wait until the requested comparative list of rents is
no longer being processed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 60540 - Comparative group & & is being processed by & ?

  The SAP error message 60540, which states "Comparative group & & is being processed by &," typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting or analysis tools, particularly when dealing with comparative groups in financial or controlling reports. This error indicates that the comparative group you are trying to access or modify is currently being processed by another user or session.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The primary cause of this error is that another user or session is currently processing the same comparative group. This can happen in environments where multiple users are working on reports or analyses simultaneously.
  Long-Running Processes: If a report or analysis is taking a long time to run, it may lock the comparative group, preventing other users from accessing it until the process is complete.
  System Locking Mechanism: SAP uses locking mechanisms to prevent data inconsistencies. If a comparative group is locked by another transaction, you will receive this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for a few moments and then try to access the comparative group again. If the other user is done, you should be able to access it without issues.
  Identify the Locking User: If you have the necessary permissions, you can check which user is currently processing the comparative group. You can do this using transaction codes like SM12 (for lock entries) or SM66 (for global work processes).
  Contact the User: If you identify the user who is locking the comparative group, you can reach out to them to see if they can complete their task or release the lock.
  System Administrator Intervention: If the lock persists and you cannot identify the user, you may need to contact your SAP system administrator. They can help release the lock if necessary.
  Review System Performance: If this error occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing system performance and user activity to identify any bottlenecks or long-running processes that could be optimized.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SM12 (to view and manage lock entries) and SM66 (to monitor active processes).
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly manage their sessions and avoid long-running processes that could lock resources.
  System Configuration: Review the configuration of your SAP system to ensure that it is optimized for concurrent user access, especially in high-usage scenarios.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and minimize its occurrence in the future.