How To Fix FR712 - Caution: Multiple postings possible, similar batch input sessions exist

FR712 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 712

• Message text: Caution: Multiple postings possible, similar batch input sessions exist

What causes this issue?

There are jobs with transfer postings in the same company code in the
batch input queue. This could lead to transfer postings being made
twice.

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?

Check the corresponding jobs in the batch input queue before running
them in order to avoid duplication of postings.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR712 - Caution: Multiple postings possible, similar batch input sessions exist ?

  The SAP error message FR712 indicates that there are multiple batch input sessions that could potentially lead to duplicate postings. This warning is important because it alerts users to the possibility of processing the same data multiple times, which can result in inconsistencies or errors in financial reporting or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  The FR712 error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Multiple Batch Input Sessions: There are multiple batch input sessions that are trying to process similar or identical data. This can happen if the same data is being uploaded or processed in different sessions simultaneously.
  Concurrent Processing: If multiple users or processes are trying to post the same transactions at the same time, it can lead to this warning.
  Session Overlap: If a batch input session is not completed or is still in process, and another session is created for the same data, it can trigger this message.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FR712 error, consider the