How To Fix BD035 - The error file is already being processed by another user

BD035 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BD - cross-application: data transfer

• Message number: 035

• Message text: The error file is already being processed by another user

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BD035 - Details

• The SAP error message BD035, which states "The error file is already being processed by another user," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business Data (BD) system, particularly when dealing with data distribution or IDoc processing. This error indicates that a particular error file is locked because another user or process is currently handling it, preventing concurrent access.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Processing: Another user or background job is already processing the same error file, leading to a lock on that file.
  Long-Running Processes: If a process takes a long time to complete, it may hold the lock for an extended period, causing other users to encounter this error.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may lead to locking mechanisms that prevent multiple users from accessing the same error file simultaneously.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user or process to complete its operation. After some time,