How To Fix 88621 - User &1 is processing master data; declaration cannot be executed

88621 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 621

• Message text: User &1 is processing master data; declaration cannot be executed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88621 - User &1 is processing master data; declaration cannot be executed ?

  The SAP error message 88621 indicates that a specific user (denoted as &1) is currently processing master data, which prevents the execution of a declaration or transaction that requires access to that master data. This situation typically arises in environments where multiple users are working with the same set of data, and the system is designed to prevent conflicts or data integrity issues.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing or processing the master data that you are trying to access.
  Lock Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to ensure that data is not changed while it is being processed. If a user has locked the data, others will be unable to access it until the lock is released.
  Long-running Transactions: If the user processing the master data is taking a long time to complete their transaction, it can lead to delays for others trying to access the same data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The