How To Fix ED801 - Program & is already being processed

ED801 - Overview

• 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