How To Fix CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT700 - Controlling area &3 in G/L Account &1/&2 has been changed by another user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT - Message Class for G/L Account Management

• Message number: 700

• Message text: Controlling area &3 in G/L Account &1/&2 has been changed by another user

What causes this issue?

Another user has saved changes when you were editing the accounts.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Click Save if you want to integrate changes made by the user and you, or
click Cancel if you want to discard your changes.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT700 - Controlling area &3 in G/L Account &1/&2 has been changed by another user ?

  The SAP error message CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT700 indicates that a G/L account in a specific controlling area has been modified by another user while you were trying to make changes. This is a common issue in multi-user environments where multiple users may be accessing and modifying the same data simultaneously.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user has changed the G/L account settings in the same controlling area while you were attempting to make your changes.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. When one user is editing a record, it is locked for others until the changes are saved or canceled.
  Session Timeout: If your session has been idle for too long, it may have timed out, and any changes made by you are no longer valid.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Refresh the Data: Refresh the screen or re-enter the transaction to get the latest data from the database. This will allow you to see the changes made by the other user.
  Check for Changes: If you are aware of the changes made by the other user, you can adjust your changes accordingly.
  Communicate with Other Users: If possible, communicate with the other user who made the changes to understand what modifications were made and how they affect your work.
  Retry the Operation: After refreshing and checking for changes, try to perform your operation again.
  Use Change Logs: If available, check the change logs to see what modifications were made to the G/L account.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may be using transaction codes like FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) or OBY6 (G/L Account in Company Code) when encountering this error.
  User Locking: SAP has a user locking mechanism that can be checked in transaction SM12 to see if there are any locks on the G/L account.
  Authorization Issues: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the G/L account.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.