How To Fix RE149 - Document &1 is currently blocked by user &2

RE149 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Document &1 is currently blocked by user &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE149 - Document &1 is currently blocked by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message RE149, which states "Document &1 is currently blocked by user &2," typically occurs in the context of document processing within the SAP system, particularly in the Real Estate Management (RE) module. This error indicates that a specific document (identified by &1) is currently being edited or processed by another user (identified by &2), which prevents you from making changes or accessing that document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing or processing the document, which locks it for other users to prevent data inconsistencies.
  Session Timeout: A user may have left a session open, causing the document to remain locked even if they are no longer actively working on it.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may lead to documents being locked for longer periods than necessary.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish their work and release the lock.