How To Fix E9018 - &1 &2 &3 &4 is already blocked

E9018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E9 - General IS-U Error Messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: &1 &2 &3 &4 is already blocked

What causes this issue?

The application attempted to block an entry that is already in the
block table.
Possible reasons could be:
Another clerk is processing the same entry.
You are processing the entry in another session.
The update has not been completed yet.
A block entry still exists from a canceled session.

System Response

A second block of entries is not possible.
You can find information about the current block entries using
Transaction <DS:TRAN.SM12>SM12</>.

How to fix this error?

According to the reason, you have the following options:
Find out who is processing the same entry using Transaction
<DS:TRAN.SM12>SM12</>.
Switch to your other session.
Wait until the update has been completed.
Find out if the block entry was from one of your canceled sessions
using Transaction <DS:TRAN.SM12>SM12</>. If it is necessary, the block
can be deleted by the system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E9018 - &1 &2 &3 &4 is already blocked ?

  The SAP error message E9018 typically indicates that a certain object (like a document, transaction, or record) is already blocked for processing. This can occur in various contexts, such as during the posting of documents, changes to records, or when trying to execute certain transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error message E9018 is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the same object, leading to a lock.
  Incomplete Transactions: A previous transaction may not have been completed properly, leaving the object in a locked state.
  System Errors: There may be system-related issues or bugs that are causing the object to remain locked.
  
  Configuration Issues: Certain configurations in the system may lead to objects being locked under specific conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the E9018 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the object. You can see which user or