How To Fix CRM_ORDER070 - Transaction is being distributed; creation of follow-up not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Transaction is being distributed; creation of follow-up not allowed

What causes this issue?

The business transaction is still in distribution.

System Response

Creation of follow-up business transaction is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Try again once replication is finished.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ORDER070 - Transaction is being distributed; creation of follow-up not allowed ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ORDER070 indicates that a transaction is currently being distributed, and as a result, the creation of a follow-up document is not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when there is an ongoing process that involves the distribution of data to other systems, such as SAP ERP or other connected systems.
  Cause:
  
  Ongoing Distribution: The primary cause of this error is that the transaction (e.g., a sales order, service order, etc.) is in the process of being distributed to another system. During this time, the system locks the transaction to prevent inconsistencies.
  Lock Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to ensure data integrity. If a transaction is locked for distribution, any attempt to create a follow-up document (like a follow-up order or an invoice) will be blocked until the distribution process is complete.
  Long-running Processes: Sometimes, the distribution process may take longer than expected due to system performance issues or network delays.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Distribution to Complete: The simplest solution is to wait until the distribution process is finished. You can check the status of the transaction in the CRM system to see if it is still being processed.
  Check Distribution Logs: Review the distribution logs or monitor the status of the transaction in the CRM system to identify if there are any issues causing delays.
  Retry the Operation: Once you confirm that the distribution is complete, you can attempt to create the follow-up document again.
  Transaction Monitoring: Use transaction codes like SMQ1 (for outbound queues) and SMQ2 (for inbound queues) to monitor the queues and see if there are any stuck messages that need to be processed.
  System Performance: If the distribution process is consistently taking too long, consider checking the system performance or consulting with your SAP Basis team to optimize the distribution process.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CRMD_ORDER for order management and SMQ1/SMQ2 for monitoring queues.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to CRM distribution processes.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on CRM order management and distribution processes for more detailed information on how these systems interact.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with SAP support for further assistance.