How To Fix /SCMTMS/WBN040 - Waybill number &1 in use by user &2

/SCMTMS/WBN040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/WBN -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Waybill number &1 in use by user &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/WBN040 - Waybill number &1 in use by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/WBN040 Waybill number &1 in use by user &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when a waybill number is being accessed or modified by another user. This is a concurrency control mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies and ensure that only one user can make changes to a specific waybill at a time.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing or processing the waybill number specified in the error message.
  Session Lock: The waybill may be locked due to an open session by another user, preventing others from making changes.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the system that enforce strict locking mechanisms for waybill processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the User: Check who is currently using the waybill number. You can do this by using transaction codes like SM04 (to see active users) or AL08 (to see all users logged into the system).
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