How To Fix KO231 - Order type & is being processed by user &

KO231 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Order type & is being processed by user &

What causes this issue?

DEFINE &USER& = &V2&
INCLUDE MESSAGE_ENQUEUE_USER OBJECT DOKU ID TX
Order type &V1& is being processed by user &V2& and is therefore locked.

System Response

Only display mode is available.

How to fix this error?

Wait until user &V2& is finished.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO231 - Order type & is being processed by user & ?

  The SAP error message KO231 indicates that a particular order type is currently being processed by another user. This typically occurs in the context of production orders, maintenance orders, or other types of orders in SAP that are being edited or updated.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The most common cause of this error is that another user is currently accessing or modifying the order type in question. SAP locks the order to prevent data inconsistencies that could arise from simultaneous updates.
  Long Processing Time: If a user is taking a long time to process the order, it may lead to this error for other users trying to access the same order.
  Session Issues: Sometimes, a user may have an open session that is not properly closed, leading to a lock on the order.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish processing the order and then try again.
  Identify the