How To Fix L2072 - Transfer requirement & is already being processed

L2072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L2 - Transfer requirements

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Transfer requirement & is already being processed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L2072 - Transfer requirement & is already being processed ?

  The SAP error message L2072, which states "Transfer requirement & is already being processed," typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and inventory transfer processes. This error indicates that a transfer requirement (TR) is currently being processed, and therefore, it cannot be modified or deleted until the current process is completed.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Processing: The transfer requirement is being processed by another user or transaction. This can happen if multiple users are trying to work on the same transfer requirement simultaneously.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be processing the transfer requirement, which can lock the TR and prevent other operations on it.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock on the transfer requirement due to an incomplete transaction or a previous error that left the TR in a locked state.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Active Processes: Use transaction codes like SM12 (to check for locks) and SM37 (to check for background jobs) to see