How To Fix SO859 - Document already being processed - function not possible

SO859 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 859

• Message text: Document already being processed - function not possible

What causes this issue?

The document may be locked for the following reasons:
The document has already been opened for editing in another session.
An error occurred which was noted in the lock table.

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?

In the first case, switch to the session in which the document has
already been opened for editing.
In the second case, contact your administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO859 - Document already being processed - function not possible ?

  The SAP error message SO859 ("Document already being processed - function not possible") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action on a document that is currently being processed by another user or transaction. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in document management or workflow scenarios.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Processing: Another user or process is currently editing or processing the same document.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If a document is locked by another session, you will receive this error.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes too long to complete, it may lead to a situation where the document remains locked for an extended period.
  System Errors: Occasionally, system errors or bugs can lead to documents being incorrectly marked as "in use."
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the document is being processed by another user, wait for them to complete their task and then try again.
  Check Lock Entries: