How To Fix CH104 - Document is already being processed by &

CH104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CH - CAD/PP integration messages

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Document is already being processed by &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CH104 - Document is already being processed by & ?

  The SAP error message CH104, which states "Document is already being processed by &," typically occurs when a document (such as a purchase order, sales order, or any other transactional document) is being accessed or modified by another user or process in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when multiple users attempt to edit the same document simultaneously or when a background job is processing the document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently editing or processing the document.
  Lock Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. When a document is being processed, it is locked for other users.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be processing the document, which can lead to this error if another user tries to access it.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes too long to complete, it may lead to this error for other users trying to access the same