How To Fix GI208 - The summary table is already being edited by &

GI208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 208

• Message text: The summary table is already being edited by &

What causes this issue?

Another user is already processing a subset of records in the summary
table. This subset overlaps with the subset of records that you want
to process based on the data you have entered.

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?

&NOTE&
This other user might be you yourself in a different session.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI208 - The summary table is already being edited by & ?

  The SAP error message GI208, which states "The summary table is already being edited by &," typically occurs when multiple users or processes attempt to edit the same summary table simultaneously. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in inventory management or logistics, where summary tables are used to aggregate data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently editing the summary table, leading to a lock on that table.
  Long-running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete may hold the lock longer than expected.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations or customizations in the SAP system may lead to unexpected locking behavior.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the table is being edited by another user, the simplest solution is to wait until the other user has finished their transaction and then try again.
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction codes like SM12 (to view and manage locks) to identify which user or process is