How To Fix GZ015 - The items catalog is being processed by another user.

GZ015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GZ - Message class for FI-LC

• Message number: 015

• Message text: The items catalog is being processed by another user.

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please try again later.

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GZ015 - Details

• The SAP error message GZ015, which states "The items catalog is being processed by another user," typically occurs when multiple users attempt to access or modify the same item catalog simultaneously. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in materials management or inventory management, where item catalogs are used to manage and categorize items.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing or processing the item catalog, which locks the catalog for other users to prevent data inconsistencies.
  Session Timeout: A previous session may not have been closed properly, leaving the catalog in a locked state.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may lead to locking issues if not set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If another user is processing the catalog, the simplest solution is to wait until they finish and then try again.
  Check Active Sessions: Use transaction codes like SM12 (to check for locks) to see if there are any