How To Fix FMCJ020 - Document & currently being processed by user &

FMCJ020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCJ - IS-PS: Messages for Cash Desk Subsidiary Ledger

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Document & currently being processed by user &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCJ020 - Document & currently being processed by user & ?

  The SAP error message FMCJ020 indicates that a document is currently being processed by another user. This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple users are trying to access or modify the same document simultaneously, leading to a lock situation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Locking: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. When a user opens a document for editing, it gets locked for that user. If another user tries to access the same document, they will encounter this error.
  Long Processing Time: If a user has taken a long time to process the document, it may remain locked for an extended period.
  Session Issues: Sometimes, a user may have an open session that is not properly closed, causing the document to remain locked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish processing the document and then try again.
  Check Lock Entries: You can check the lock entries using transaction