How To Fix FDM_MIRROR111 - Contact person (&1, &2) from syst. &3 is being processed by user &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDM_MIRROR - Mirror System Messages

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Contact person (&1, &2) from syst. &3 is being processed by user &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDM_MIRROR111 - Contact person (&1, &2) from syst. &3 is being processed by user &4 ?

  The SAP error message FDM_MIRROR111 indicates that a contact person is currently being processed by another user in the system. This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple users are trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously, leading to a lock situation.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The primary cause of this error is that the contact person (identified by the parameters &1, &2) is being edited or processed by another user (identified by &4) in the system.
  Lock Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. When one user is editing a record, the system locks that record for other users until the first user completes their transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish processing the contact person and then try again. You can check with the user identified by &4 to see if they can complete their task quickly.
  Check Lock Entries: If you have the necessary authorizations, you can check the lock entries in the system using transaction code SM12. This will show you which user is holding the lock and for which object.
  Contact the User: If possible, communicate with the user who is currently processing the contact person to coordinate and avoid conflicts.
  System Administrator: If the lock persists and you believe it is an error (e.g., the user is no longer active), you may need to involve a system administrator to release the lock.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  SM21: To check system logs for any related issues.
  SU01: To check user details and their current sessions.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Avoid simultaneous editing of the same records by coordinating with team members.
  Implement proper user training to minimize conflicts in data processing.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on locking mechanisms and error handling.
  
  
  If the issue persists or if you encounter this error frequently, it may be worth investigating the business processes in place to ensure that they are optimized for concurrent access.