How To Fix ME117 - Table & being processed by others (processing not possible)

ME117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Table & being processed by others (processing not possible)

What causes this issue?

The specified table is blocked by another user.
It can cannot therefore be maintained automatically.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Establish the reason for the block (SM12) and ensure that the table is
not blocked again before you re-run this program.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ME117 - Details

• The SAP error message ME117, which states "Table & 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 SAP systems where multiple users may be trying to access the same data simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Table Locking: The most common cause of this error is that the table you are trying to access is locked by another user or transaction. This can happen during data entry, updates, or batch processing.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes a long time to complete, it may hold a lock on the table for an extended period, preventing other users from accessing it.
  Background Jobs: Background jobs that are processing data in the same table can also lead to this error.
  Database Locks: Sometimes, database-level locks can occur due to various reasons, including deadlocks or other