How To Fix EBR528 - Process order &1 is already being processed by &2

EBR528 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBR - Message Class for Batch Records

• Message number: 528

• Message text: Process order &1 is already being processed by &2

What causes this issue?

User &V2& is locking process order &V1& for the batch you have selected.
For this reason, the system cannot set status <LS>Batch record archived
(BRAR)</> in the order. Archiving was terminated.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Start archiving again later.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EBR528 - Process order &1 is already being processed by &2 ?

  The SAP error message EBR528 indicates that a process order is already being processed by another user or session. This typically occurs when multiple users attempt to access or modify the same process order simultaneously, leading to a lock situation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or session is currently processing the same order.
  Lock Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. When a user opens a process order, it gets locked for editing by others.
  Long Running Transactions: If a transaction takes a long time to complete, it can lead to this error if another user tries to access the same order during that time.
  Session Issues: Sometimes, a session may not have been properly closed, leaving the order in a locked state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the order is being processed by another user, wait for them to finish and then try again.
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for