How To Fix CCM201 - Contact person & still being updated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CCM -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Contact person & still being updated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CCM201 - Contact person & still being updated ?

  The SAP error message CCM201, which states "Contact person & still being updated," typically occurs in the context of customer or vendor master data maintenance. This error indicates that the contact person you are trying to modify or delete is currently being updated in the system, which prevents any changes from being made until the update process is complete.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Updates: Another user or process is currently updating the contact person record, leading to a lock on that record.
  System Lock: The system may have a temporary lock on the record due to a previous transaction that has not yet been completed.
  Background Jobs: A background job might be processing updates related to the contact person, causing the record to be locked.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for a few moments and then try to perform the action again. The lock may be released once the other process completes.
  Check for Active Sessions: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any active locks on the contact person record. If you find a lock that is no longer needed, you may need to contact the user who holds the lock or, if appropriate, you can delete the lock (be cautious with this approach).
  Review Background Jobs: Check if there are any background jobs running that might be updating the contact person. You can use transaction SM37 to monitor background jobs.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for assistance. They can help diagnose the issue further.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM12 (to view and manage locks), SM37 (to monitor background jobs), and SE11 (to check data dictionary objects).
  User Communication: If multiple users are working on the same data, ensure that there is clear communication to avoid conflicts.
  System Performance: Sometimes, system performance issues can lead to delays in processing updates. Monitoring system performance may help identify underlying issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CCM201 error and successfully manage the contact person data in SAP.