How To Fix DGEXC400 - Data is currently being processed by user &1

DGEXC400 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DGEXC - Messages for Exceptions to DG Regulations

• Message number: 400

• Message text: Data is currently being processed by user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DGEXC400 - Data is currently being processed by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message DGEXC400 indicates that a particular data record is currently being processed by another user. This is a common issue in SAP systems when multiple users attempt to access or modify the same data simultaneously. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Lock Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. When a user accesses a record for editing, the system locks that record. If another user tries to access the same record, they will encounter this error message.
  Long Processing Time: If the first user takes a long time to process the data, the second user will be unable to access it until the lock is released.
  Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs may also lock records, leading to this error for users trying to access the same data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish processing