How To Fix GR874 - Report &/& &: Report is being edited by another user

GR874 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 874

• Message text: Report &/& &: Report is being edited by another user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR874 - Report &/& &: Report is being edited by another user ?

  The SAP error message GR874, which states "Report &/& &: Report is being edited by another user," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or edit a report that is currently being modified by another user. This is a common issue in environments where multiple users may need to access the same reports simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user has opened the report for editing, which locks the report for other users.
  Session Timeout: If a user has left a session open for an extended period, the report may still be locked.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in SAP may allow for exclusive locks on reports.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish editing the report and then try accessing it again.
  Check Active Sessions: If you have access, check the active sessions in the system to see if the report is still being edited by another user.