How To Fix CRM_TC_CONTRACT205 - Finish or cancel running process before creating a new contract

CRM_TC_CONTRACT205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_TC_CONTRACT - TC: Contract

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Finish or cancel running process before creating a new contract

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_TC_CONTRACT205 - Finish or cancel running process before creating a new contract ?

  The SAP error message CRM_TC_CONTRACT205 indicates that there is an ongoing process that needs to be completed or canceled before you can create a new contract in the SAP CRM system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to initiate a new contract while another contract creation or processing task is still active.
  
  Cause:
  
  Ongoing Process: There is an existing contract creation or modification process that has not been completed. This could be due to a transaction that is still in progress or has not been properly finalized.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If a contract is being processed, it locks the relevant data, preventing other users from making changes until the process is completed or canceled.
  Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs related to contract processing may be running, which can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Processes: 
  
  Go to transaction SM66 (Global Work Process Overview) or