How To Fix CRM_ORDER019 - Document/transaction is being distributed; changes are not possible

CRM_ORDER019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ORDER - Document Processing for Messages (General)

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Document/transaction is being distributed; changes are not possible

What causes this issue?

The document or business transaction is being distributed at the moment,
and therefore cannot be changed. The document/transaction will be ready
for input once it has been distributed successfully.

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?

Try to change the document/transaction again later.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ORDER019 - Document/transaction is being distributed; changes are not possible ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ORDER019 indicates that a document or transaction is currently being distributed, and as a result, changes to that document are not possible at the moment. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when there are ongoing processes related to the distribution of data between systems, such as between CRM and SAP ERP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Ongoing Distribution: The document is in the process of being sent to another system (e.g., SAP ERP) for processing. This could be due to background jobs or real-time distribution processes.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent changes to documents that are currently being processed. If a document is locked for distribution, it cannot be modified until the distribution is complete.
  System Performance: High system load or performance issues may delay the completion of the distribution process, leading to prolonged locking of the document.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Distribution to Complete: The