How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND309 - Content of message &1 causes conflicting updates

/SCMTMS/TEND309 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 309

• Message text: Content of message &1 causes conflicting updates

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND309 - Content of message &1 causes conflicting updates ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND309 indicates that there are conflicting updates in the Transportation Management System (TMS). This typically occurs when multiple users or processes attempt to update the same data simultaneously, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Updates: Multiple users or processes are trying to change the same transportation request, shipment, or other related objects at the same time.
  Data Locking: The system may have a locking mechanism that prevents simultaneous updates, and when a second update is attempted, it results in a conflict.
  Inconsistent Data: The data being processed may have inconsistencies or dependencies that are not being respected during the update process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Conflicting Updates: Check the logs or the transaction history to identify which users or processes are causing the conflict. This can often be done through transaction codes like SM12 (for lock entries) or SM21 (for system logs).
  Coordinate Updates: Ensure that users are aware of each other's activities. Implement a process