How To Fix FK851 - The correction is already being processed


FK851 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FK - Factory calendar

  • Message number: 851

  • Message text: The correction is already being processed

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FK851 - The correction is already being processed ?
    The SAP error message FK851, which states "The correction is already being processed," typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, particularly when dealing with invoice corrections or adjustments in the SAP system. This error indicates that a correction document is already in the process of being created or has been initiated for the same original document.
    Causes:
    
    Concurrent Processing: The most common cause is that another user or process is already working on correcting the same document. SAP locks the document to prevent multiple corrections from being processed simultaneously.
    System Lock: Sometimes, a system lock may occur due to a previous transaction that did not complete properly, leaving the document in a locked state.
    Background Jobs: If there are background jobs or batch processes that are still running and affecting the same document, this error may arise.
    
    Solutions:
    
    Check for Active Sessions: Verify if another user is currently processing the same correction. You can

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