How To Fix HRESS_CLMS_MSG170 - Request processed by another user

HRESS_CLMS_MSG170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRESS_CLMS_MSG - Messages for India PS localization functionalities

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Request processed by another user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRESS_CLMS_MSG170 - Request processed by another user ?

  The SAP error message HRESS_CLMS_MSG170 ("Request processed by another user") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Employee Self-Service (ESS) or Manager Self-Service (MSS) applications, particularly when multiple users are trying to access or modify the same request or data simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The error usually arises when one user is trying to process a request that another user is already handling. This can happen in scenarios where multiple users are trying to approve, reject, or edit the same leave request, expense report, or other similar transactions.
  Session Timeout: If a user has an open session that times out, and they try to re-access the request, they may encounter this error.
  Data Locking: SAP uses locking mechanisms to prevent data inconsistencies. If a record is locked by another user, any attempt to access or modify that record will result in this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the error is due to concurrent access,