How To Fix BOE_MESSAGE159 - &1 Cannot create BoE receivable; count currently in progress for CoCd &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOE_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 159

• Message text: &1 Cannot create BoE receivable; count currently in progress for CoCd &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOE_MESSAGE159 - &1 Cannot create BoE receivable; count currently in progress for CoCd &2 ?

  The SAP error message BOE_MESSAGE159 indicates that there is an issue with creating a BoE (Bill of Exchange) receivable because there is already a count in progress for the specified Company Code (CoCd). This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where the system is trying to process a BoE but is unable to do so due to an ongoing operation.
  Cause:
  
  Ongoing Process: The most common cause of this error is that there is an ongoing process or transaction that is currently being executed for the specified Company Code. This could be due to a batch job, a reconciliation process, or another transaction that is locking the necessary resources.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple users or processes are trying to create or modify BoE receivables simultaneously, it can lead to this error.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the SAP system that are causing this issue, such as locking mechanisms or transaction settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Ongoing Processes: Investigate if there are any ongoing processes or transactions for the specified Company Code. You can do this by checking transaction logs or using transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to see if there are any jobs running that might be causing the lock.
  Wait and Retry: If you find that there is an ongoing process, you may need to wait for it to complete before attempting to create the BoE receivable again.
  System Lock Release: If you suspect that a lock is not being released properly, you may need to contact your SAP Basis team to investigate and potentially release the lock.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to BoE processing in your SAP system to ensure that they are set up correctly and not causing any conflicts.
  User Coordination: If multiple users are involved, coordinate with them to ensure that they are not trying to perform conflicting operations at the same time.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM12: Lock Entries
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table structures)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on BoE processing to understand the workflow and any prerequisites that need to be met before creating receivables.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.