How To Fix /SAPPCE/DPCM1003 - User &1 is already processing &2 &3 &4; only display possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPCE/DPCM1 -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: User &1 is already processing &2 &3 &4; only display possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1003 - User &1 is already processing &2 &3 &4; only display possible ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1003 indicates that a user is already processing a specific document or transaction, and as a result, only display access is allowed for that document. This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple users are trying to access or modify the same document simultaneously, leading to a lock situation.
  Cause:
  
  Document Locking: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. When a user opens a document for editing, it gets locked for that user. If another user tries to access the same document for editing, they will encounter this error.
  Long Processing Time: If the first user takes a long time to process the document, it can lead to other users being unable to edit it.
  Session Issues: Sometimes, a user may have multiple sessions open, and the document is locked in one of those sessions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Release: The simplest solution is to wait until the user who is currently processing the document completes their task and releases the lock.
  Check Lock Entries: You can check the lock entries using transaction code SM12. This will show you which user is currently holding the lock on the document. If necessary, you can ask that user to release the document.
  Use Display Mode: If you only need to view the document, you can proceed in display mode, which is allowed even when the document is locked for editing.
  Session Management: Ensure that you do not have multiple sessions open that might be causing the lock. Close any unnecessary sessions.
  Contact Administrator: If the issue persists and you believe it is a system error, contact your SAP system administrator for further assistance. They may need to investigate the locking mechanism or check for any system issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  SM21: To check system logs for any related issues.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs that might be affecting document processing.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on document locking and user management.
  
  
  Best Practices: Encourage users to communicate when they are working on shared documents to minimize conflicts and improve workflow efficiency.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue or at least understand the context of the error message better.