How To Fix M7853 - Table & is being processed by others. Processing not possible

M7853 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 853

• Message text: Table & is being processed by others. Processing not possible

What causes this issue?

Table &V1& is being processed by another user.

System Response

The table cannot be maintained by the system while it is blocked by
another user.

How to fix this error?

Please wait for a few minutes, and then re-run the program.
If the table is still blocked, check who is blocking it (to do so,
you need the required authorization).
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7853 - Table & is being processed by others. Processing not possible ?

  The SAP error message M7853, which states "Table & is being processed by others. Processing not possible," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify a table that is currently locked by another user or process. This is a common issue in environments where multiple users or processes are interacting with the same data simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Table Locking: The most common cause of this error is that the table in question is locked by another transaction or user. This can happen during data updates, batch processing, or when a long-running transaction is in progress.
  Database Lock: The database may have a lock on the table due to ongoing operations, such as inserts, updates, or deletes.
  Transaction Management: If a transaction is not properly committed or rolled back, it can leave a lock on the table.
  Concurrency Issues: In a multi-user environment, concurrent access to the same table can lead to locking issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and