How To Fix CO664 - Sales order & for assembly order & is already being processed by &

CO664 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 664

• Message text: Sales order & for assembly order & is already being processed by &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO664 - Sales order & for assembly order & is already being processed by & ?

  The SAP error message CO664 typically indicates that a sales order or assembly order is currently being processed by another user or transaction. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when multiple users attempt to access or modify the same order simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently processing the same sales order or assembly order.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. When one user is editing an order, it locks the order for other users.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes a long time to complete, it can hold the lock for an extended period, causing other users to encounter this error.
  Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs or processes may also lock the order.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the order is being processed by another user, wait for them to complete their transaction and then try again.
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on