How To Fix GC775 - Company data being entered by someone else

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GC - Error Messages for Consolidation/Extended General Ledger

• Message number: 775

• Message text: Company data being entered by someone else

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC775 - Company data being entered by someone else ?

  The SAP error message GC775, which states "Company data being entered by someone else," typically occurs when multiple users are trying to access or modify the same company data simultaneously. This can lead to data integrity issues, and SAP prevents this to ensure that the data remains consistent.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing the same company data, which locks the record for editing.
  Session Timeout: If a user has an open session that has timed out, it may still hold a lock on the data.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be processing the same data, causing a temporary lock.
  Database Locking: The database may have a lock on the data due to previous transactions that have not been completed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If another user is editing the data, wait for them to finish and then try again.
  Check for Active Sessions: Use transaction codes like SM12 (to check for locks) to see if there are any active sessions holding locks on the data. If you find a session that is no longer active, you may need to delete the lock entry (if you have the necessary permissions).
  Communicate with Users: If you are in a collaborative environment, communicate with your team to ensure that no one else is working on the same data.
  Review Background Jobs: Check if there are any background jobs that might be processing the data. You can use transaction codes like SM37 to monitor background jobs.
  Log Off and Log Back In: Sometimes, simply logging off and back into the system can clear any session-related issues.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, it may be necessary to contact your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SM12 (to view and manage locks), SM37 (to monitor background jobs), and SM21 (to check system logs).
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to access and modify company data.
  System Configuration: Review system settings related to data locking and concurrency to ensure they are configured correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GC775 error and continue working with the company data in SAP.