How To Fix RU224 - Network & is already being processed

RU224 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 224

• Message text: Network & is already being processed

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RU224 - Details

• The SAP error message RU224, which states "Network & is already being processed," typically occurs in the context of project management or production planning when a network (such as a project network in PS or a production order network in PP) is being processed or updated by another user or session. This can lead to conflicts when multiple users attempt to access or modify the same network simultaneously.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or session is currently processing the same network, leading to a lock on that network.
  Long-Running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete may hold the lock for an extended period.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations or settings in the SAP system may lead to locking issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the network is being processed by another user, wait for a few moments and then try to access the network again.
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction code SM12 to check