How To Fix ED801 - Program & is already being processed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Program & is already being processed

What causes this issue?

The program is already being edited by another user and is therefore
locked.

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?

Menu:
<LS>Tools -> Administration -> Monitoring -> Lock entries </>
specify table TRDIR to determine who is editing the program.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED801 - Program & is already being processed ?

  The SAP error message ED801, which states "Program & is already being processed," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a program or transaction that is already running in the background or is being processed by another user. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when a background job is already scheduled for the same program or when a user tries to execute a transaction that is locked due to another session.
  Causes:
  
  Background Job Running: The program is already scheduled as a background job and is currently executing.
  User Lock: Another user is currently executing the same program or transaction.
  Session Lock: The program is being processed in another session of the same user.
  System Lock: The program might be locked due to system constraints or issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Background Jobs:
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 to check if there are any background jobs running for the program. If you find a job that is currently running, you may need to wait for it to complete or cancel it if it is stuck.
  
  
  
  Check Active Sessions:
  
  Use transaction code SM04 to see if there are any active sessions for the user. If the program is running in another session, you may need to wait for it to finish or log off that session if necessary.
  
  
  
  Transaction Lock:
  
  If the program is being executed by another user, you may need to coordinate with that user to determine if they can complete their task or if you can assist them.
  
  
  
  System Monitoring:
  
  Check for any system-wide issues that might be causing locks. You can use transaction SM12 to see if there are any locks on the program and who is holding them.
  
  
  
  Restart the Program:
  
  If you have confirmed that the program is not running and you still receive the error, try restarting the SAP GUI or logging out and back in to clear any session-related issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, it may be necessary to contact your SAP Basis team for further investigation. They can check system logs and configurations that might be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM04: User Overview
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific program or transaction you are trying to execute.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific program to understand its behavior and any prerequisites that may affect its execution.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the ED801 error in SAP.