How To Fix FOT_B2A011 - Electronic return &2 is being processed by user &1

FOT_B2A011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_B2A - Messages Administration Report Electronic Data Transmission

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Electronic return &2 is being processed by user &1

What causes this issue?

Electronic return &V2& is locked by user &V1&.

System Response

You cannot send the electronic return because it has the status
<LS>Locked</>. You can only display the return in this status.

How to fix this error?

You have two possibilities to send the electronic return:
If the return is no longer locked, execute the <LS>Refresh</> function
in the task list of the returns.
Restart the administration tool and select the data.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FOT_B2A011 - Details

• The SAP error message FOT_B2A011 indicates that an electronic return (such as a tax return or other financial document) is currently being processed by another user. This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple users may attempt to process the same document simultaneously, leading to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Processing: Another user has already initiated the processing of the electronic return, and the system prevents multiple users from processing the same document to avoid data inconsistencies.
  Session Timeout: If a user has started processing a return but has not completed it, the session may still be active, causing the document to be locked.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may lead to stricter locking mechanisms for electronic returns.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user (identified by user ID &1 in the error message) to complete their processing. Once they finish, you should be able to process the