How To Fix 61760 - Material & is already being processed in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 760

• Message text: Material & is already being processed in plant &

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

You are in display mode.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61760 - Material & is already being processed in plant & ?

  The SAP error message 61760, which states "Material & is already being processed in plant &," typically occurs when there is an attempt to perform an operation on a material that is currently being processed in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during inventory management, production planning, or when trying to make changes to the material master data.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Processing: The material is being processed in another transaction or by another user. This can happen if multiple users are trying to access or modify the same material simultaneously.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If a transaction is in progress, the material may be locked, leading to this error.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be running that is processing the material, which can also lead to this error.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions related to the material that have not been completed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Active Sessions: Verify if another user is currently processing the material. You can use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the material.
  Wait and Retry: If the material is being processed by another user or job, wait for the transaction to complete and then retry your operation.
  Identify Background Jobs: Use transaction code SM37 to check for any background jobs that might be processing the material. If necessary, you can cancel the job if it is safe to do so.
  Clear Locks: If you find that a lock is no longer valid (e.g., due to a user session that has crashed), you can manually delete the lock using transaction code SM12. However, this should be done with caution and typically requires appropriate authorizations.
  Check for Open Transactions: Ensure that there are no open transactions related to the material. You can check transaction logs or use transaction codes like MB51 to see if there are any pending transactions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  MB51: To view material documents and transactions.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the operations you are attempting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.