How To Fix SAFTN_XX023 - User &1 is generating SAF-T file

SAFTN_XX023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAFTN_XX - SAF-T Cross-Module, Cross-Country

• Message number: 023

• Message text: User &1 is generating SAF-T file

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAFTN_XX023 - User &1 is generating SAF-T file ?

  The SAP error message SAFTN_XX023, which states "User &1 is generating SAF-T file," typically occurs in the context of generating a Standard Audit File for Tax (SAF-T) report in SAP. This error indicates that the specified user is currently in the process of generating a SAF-T file, which can lead to issues if multiple users attempt to generate the file simultaneously or if there are other conflicts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Generation: Another user or process is already generating the SAF-T file, leading to a lock on the process.
  Session Timeout: The previous session that was generating the SAF-T file may not have been properly closed, causing a lock.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues or bugs in the SAP system related to SAF-T file generation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Sessions: Verify if the user mentioned in the error message is indeed generating the SAF-T file. If so, wait for the process to complete.
  Terminate Stuck Processes: If the