How To Fix /STMC/CR_LOG172 - [&1] Build document in process

/STMC/CR_LOG172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_LOG -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: [&1] Build document in process

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/STMC/CR_LOG172 - Details

• The SAP error message /STMC/CR_LOG172 [&1] Build document in process typically indicates that a build document is currently being processed, and therefore, the system cannot perform the requested action until the current process is completed. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's Change Request Management (ChaRM) or Transport Management System (TMS).
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Processing: Another user or process is currently building or processing the same document.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock on the document due to ongoing operations, such as a transport or change request being processed.
  Long-running Processes: The build process may be taking longer than expected due to system performance issues or large volumes of data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the error is due to another process, wait for a few moments and then retry the action. The build process may complete shortly.
  Check Background Jobs: Use transaction codes like SM37 to check for any background jobs that