How To Fix C1111 - Characteristic & is being processed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Characteristic & is being processed

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &v1& is currently being used for
<DS:GLOS.classification>classification</>. This means that you cannot
make any changes to it right now.

System Response

When a characteristic is being processed, the system locks it for other
users.

How to fix this error?

Try again later to change characteristic &v1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1111 - Characteristic & is being processed ?

  The SAP error message C1111 indicates that a characteristic is currently being processed and cannot be modified or accessed for certain operations. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, where characteristics are used to define the properties of objects in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Processing: The characteristic is being used in another transaction or process, which locks it for editing or modification.
  Data Consistency: SAP may have mechanisms in place to ensure data consistency, preventing changes while a characteristic is being processed.
  User Lock: A user may have locked the characteristic for editing, preventing other users from making changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any user locks on the characteristic. If you find a lock that is no longer needed, you can delete it (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  Wait and Retry: If the characteristic is being processed by another user or transaction, you may need to wait until that process is completed before attempting to access or modify the characteristic again.
  Review Background Jobs: Check if there are any background jobs that might be processing the characteristic. You can use transaction code SM37 to monitor background jobs.
  Consult with Colleagues: If you are in a collaborative environment, check with your colleagues to see if someone else is working with the characteristic.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional information that might indicate why the characteristic is locked.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), CL02 (Change Class), and CL03 (Display Class) for managing characteristics and classes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on characteristics and classification to understand how they are used and managed within the system.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to contact your SAP support team for further assistance.