How To Fix EDI_SD020 - Purchase order &2 of customer &1 is currently being processed

EDI_SD020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDI_SD - Messages for EDI SD Integration

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Purchase order &2 of customer &1 is currently being processed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDI_SD020 - Purchase order &2 of customer &1 is currently being processed ?

  The SAP error message EDI_SD020 indicates that a purchase order (PO) for a specific customer is currently being processed, which means that the system is unable to handle the request for that particular PO at the moment. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Processing: The purchase order is being processed by another transaction or user, which locks the PO for updates.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock on the PO due to ongoing processing, such as an inbound EDI message or a related transaction that has not yet completed.
  Long-running Processes: If there are long-running background jobs or processes that involve the PO, it may lead to this error.
  Data Consistency Checks: The system may be performing data consistency checks or validations that temporarily lock the PO.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the error is due to concurrent processing, waiting for a few