How To Fix /SCWM/L3140 - Warehouse task &1 already being processed by user &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/L3 -

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Warehouse task &1 already being processed by user &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/L3140 - Warehouse task &1 already being processed by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/L3140 Warehouse task &1 already being processed by user &2 typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that a specific warehouse task (WT) is already being processed by another user, which prevents the current user from accessing or modifying that task.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Processing: The warehouse task is locked because another user is currently processing it. This can happen in scenarios where multiple users are working in the same warehouse and trying to access the same tasks simultaneously.
  Session Issues: Sometimes, a user may have an open session that is still holding onto the warehouse task, leading to this error when another user tries to access it.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that enforce strict locking mechanisms for warehouse tasks.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to complete their processing of the warehouse