How To Fix COCM200 - Dependent order &1 is already being processed in another process

COCM200 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COCM - Order Change Management

• Message number: 200

• Message text: Dependent order &1 is already being processed in another process

What causes this issue?

The change process for order &V4& cannot be started because dependent
order &V1& is already being processed in another process. Order &V1& is
subordinate to order &V4& in a collective order and is affected by the
change process for order &V4&. The reason for this is that a directly
produced material component has been changed or deleted with change
number &V3&.

System Response

The change process for order &V4& cannot be started.

How to fix this error?

First, execute the change process for order &V1& or exit the change
process prematurely (initiating object: &V2& &V3&). Afterwards, start
the change process for order &V4&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COCM200 - Dependent order &1 is already being processed in another process ?

  The SAP error message COCM200 indicates that a dependent order is currently being processed in another process. This typically occurs in the context of production orders, maintenance orders, or any scenario where dependent orders are involved in a workflow.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Processing: The error usually arises when there are multiple users or processes trying to access or modify the same dependent order simultaneously.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If one process has locked the dependent order, other processes will be unable to access it until the lock is released.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes too long to complete, it may lead to other transactions being blocked, resulting in this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Active Processes: Identify if another user or process is currently working on the dependent order. You can use transaction codes like SM12 (to check for locks) or SM66 (to view active processes) to see if the