How To Fix FO048 - Control data of &2 for &3 already being processed by &1

FO048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FO - Cross-ISPS Functions

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Control data of &2 for &3 already being processed by &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FO048 - Control data of &2 for &3 already being processed by &1 ?

  The SAP error message FO048 indicates that there is a conflict in processing control data for a specific asset or transaction. This error typically arises when an attempt is made to process an asset that is already being processed by another user or transaction. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Processing: The asset or transaction is currently being processed by another user or session. This can happen if multiple users are trying to make changes to the same asset simultaneously.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If one user has locked the asset for processing, other users will receive this error when they try to access it.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes a long time to complete, it may hold the lock for an extended period, causing other users to encounter this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If you encounter this error, wait