How To Fix FI645 - Funds center hierarchy already being processed

FI645 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 645

• Message text: Funds center hierarchy already being processed

What causes this issue?

The funds center hierarchy is already being processed.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FI645 - Details

• The SAP error message FI645, which states "Funds center hierarchy already being processed," typically occurs in the context of funds management when there is an attempt to process a funds center hierarchy that is already being used or modified in another transaction. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during budget planning, posting transactions, or when making changes to the hierarchy structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Processing: The most common cause is that another user or process is currently working on the same funds center hierarchy. SAP locks the hierarchy to prevent inconsistencies during concurrent modifications.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes a long time to complete, it may hold a lock on the hierarchy, preventing other transactions from accessing it.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings that lead to this error, especially if the system is set up to enforce strict locking mechanisms.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the error is due to concurrent processing,