How To Fix EBDR010 - BDR &1 cannot be rejected because it is locked by another process.

EBDR010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBDR - Message class for External Billing Document Requests

• Message number: 010

• Message text: BDR &1 cannot be rejected because it is locked by another process.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EBDR010 - BDR &1 cannot be rejected because it is locked by another process. ?

  The SAP error message EBDR010 indicates that a Business Document Request (BDR) cannot be rejected because it is currently locked by another process. This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same document simultaneously, leading to a lock situation to maintain data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently working on the BDR, which prevents you from rejecting it.
  Long-running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete may hold the lock longer than expected.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations or settings in the SAP system may lead to locks being held longer than necessary.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for a few moments and then try to reject the BDR again. The lock may be released once the other process completes.
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the BDR. You can look