How To Fix OIURVOW043 - Document & & is currently being processed by &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIURVOW - Revenue: Ownership and Transfer

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Document & & is currently being processed by &.

What causes this issue?

When a DOI gets refreshed, it is possible that the DOI is being used in
Owner Request documents and these documents should also be edited to
delete DOI records used in them. However when the system attempted to
maintain document &v1& &v2& it found the document was being processed
by the user &v3&

System Response

The Refresh function cannot continue until ALL documents containing the
DOI can be edited.

How to fix this error?

Wait until user &v3& has finished processing the document and then
repeat the process.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIURVOW043 - Document & & is currently being processed by &. ?

  The SAP error message OIURVOW043 indicates that a document is currently being processed by another user or session. This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same document simultaneously, leading to a lock situation.
  Cause:
  
  Document Locking: The document is locked by another user or process. SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies when multiple users attempt to modify the same data.
  Long Processing Time: The document may be undergoing a lengthy processing operation, which keeps it locked for an extended period.
  Session Issues: Sometimes, a session may not release the lock properly due to an error or abrupt termination.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the document is being processed by another user, the simplest solution is to wait for that user to complete their task and then try again.
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the document. You can see which user or session is holding the lock.
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can unlock the document from this transaction.
  
  
  Contact the User: If you identify the user who is holding the lock, you can contact them to see if they can release the document.
  Check for Background Jobs: If the document is being processed by a background job, you may need to wait for the job to complete.
  System Administrator: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, it may be necessary to involve a system administrator to investigate further.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SM21: To check system logs for any related errors.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs that may be processing the document.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on document processing and locking mechanisms.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly handle document processing to minimize locking issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OIURVOW043 error and understand the underlying causes of document locking in SAP.