How To Fix /PM0/ABS_MESSAGES023 - User &2 is processing source policy &1

/PM0/ABS_MESSAGES023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABS_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: User &2 is processing source policy &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABS_MESSAGES023 - User &2 is processing source policy &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABS_MESSAGES023 indicates that a user is currently processing a source policy, which prevents other users from making changes or accessing that policy simultaneously. This is a common issue in systems where multiple users may need to access the same data or object at the same time.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A user (User &2) is actively working on a source policy (Policy &1).
  The system has a locking mechanism in place to prevent concurrent modifications to the same object, which is a standard practice to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Wait for the User to Finish: If possible, wait until the user currently processing the policy completes their task. Once they are done, the lock will be released, and you can access the policy.
  
  
  Contact the User: If you know who the user is, you can reach out to them to see if they