How To Fix ME185 - Document & already being processed

ME185 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Document & already being processed

What causes this issue?

You cannot open the chosen document at present because either it is
already being processed by another user or the system is currently
saving data from the processing of the document.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Try again in a few minutes.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ME185 - Details

• The SAP error message ME185 ("Document & already being processed") typically occurs when you attempt to process a purchase order (PO) or a related document that is already being processed by another user or transaction. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to change or delete a purchase order that is currently locked by another user or transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Document Locking: The document is locked by another user or transaction. SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent multiple users from making changes to the same document simultaneously.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be processing the document, which can lead to temporary locks.
  Transaction in Progress: The document is currently being edited or processed in another session or transaction.
  System Errors: Occasionally, system errors or inconsistencies can lead to documents being incorrectly flagged as being processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the document is locked by another user, wait for a few moments and