How To Fix MILL_SD018 - Item &1 is being processed (user &2)


MILL_SD018 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: MILL_SD - Messages from Sales

  • Message number: 018

  • Message text: Item &1 is being processed (user &2)

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to delete a changeable version item in sales document &V1&.
    The system has to prepare to transfer the changeability to the original
    document. However, the document is currently being processed by user
    &V2&.

    System Response

    The item cannot be deleted while the document is locked.

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


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL_SD018 - Item &1 is being processed (user &2) ?
    The SAP error message MILL_SD018 indicates that a specific item (identified by &1) is currently being processed by another user (identified by &2). This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple users are trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously, leading to a lock situation.
    
    Cause: Concurrent Access: Another user is currently processing the same item, which prevents you from making changes or accessing it. Lock Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to ensure data integrity. When one user is working on an item, it is locked for others to prevent conflicting changes. Long-running Transactions: If the other user is taking a long time to complete their transaction, the lock will persist until they finish.
    Solution: Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish processing the item. You can periodically check if the lock has been released. Identify the User: If you have the necessary permissions, you can use

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