How To Fix SE165 - The entry sheets for PO no. & are already being processed

SE165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 165

• Message text: The entry sheets for PO no. & are already being processed

What causes this issue?

You cannot process these service entry sheets at the moment because
they are blocked by another user.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE165 - The entry sheets for PO no. & are already being processed ?

  The SAP error message SE165 indicates that there is an issue with processing entry sheets for a Purchase Order (PO). This typically occurs when there are multiple users or processes trying to access or modify the same entry sheet simultaneously, leading to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Processing: The most common cause is that another user or process is currently processing the entry sheet for the specified Purchase Order.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If a user has locked the entry sheet for editing, other users will receive this error message.
  Incomplete Transactions: If a previous transaction involving the entry sheet was not completed properly, it may still be locked in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Active Sessions: Verify if another user is currently processing the entry sheet. You can use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the entry sheet.
  Wait and Retry: If another user is processing the entry