How To Fix K8062 - Sender & is being edited by user &

K8062 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K8 - CO Planning: Messages for Function Group KAPP

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Sender & is being edited by user &

What causes this issue?

You entered the value &V1& for the equivalence number field. It did not
fit into the associated database field.

System Response

The entry is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Enter a smaller value for the equivalence number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K8062 - Sender & is being edited by user & ?

  The SAP error message K8062, which states "Sender & is being edited by user &," typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting or internal orders when a user attempts to make changes to a sender object (like a cost center or internal order) that is currently being edited by another user. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Editing: The primary cause of this error is that another user is currently editing the sender object. SAP locks the object to prevent data inconsistencies.
  Session Issues: Sometimes, a user may have multiple sessions open, and the object is locked in one of those sessions.
  Long Transactions: If a user is taking a long time to complete their transaction, it can lead to this error for others trying to access the same object.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish editing