How To Fix UCF6735 - Activity numbers are being processed by user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 735

• Message text: Activity numbers are being processed by user &1

What causes this issue?

You want to execute one of the following functions:
Data collection
Posting of group shares
List additional financial data or group shares
Elimination of IU profit/loss in transferred inventory
Consolidation of investments
The function cannot be executed because one of these functions is
currently being run by user &V1&, and that function assigns and saves
activity numbers.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF6735 - Activity numbers are being processed by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message UCF6735 indicates that a user is currently processing activity numbers, which prevents other users from accessing or modifying those same activity numbers simultaneously. This is a common issue in systems where multiple users may need to work on the same data, and it is designed to prevent data inconsistencies or conflicts.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A user is currently editing or processing specific activity numbers in a transaction.
  The system has a lock mechanism in place to ensure that only one user can work on a particular set of data at a time.
  The user who is processing the activity numbers has not completed their transaction or has not released the lock.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the User: Check who is currently processing the activity numbers. The error message provides the user ID (represented as &1 in the message). You can use transaction codes like SM12 (to view locks) or SM21 (to check system logs) to identify the user and the locked objects.
  
  
  Wait for Completion: If the user is actively working on the activity numbers, the simplest solution is to wait until they finish their transaction and release the lock.
  
  
  Contact the User: If you know the user who is processing the activity numbers, you can reach out to them to see if they can complete their work or release the lock.
  
  
  Force Release the Lock: If the user is no longer available (e.g., they have logged off unexpectedly), you may need to manually release the lock. This can be done by:
  
  Going to transaction SM12.
  Finding the lock entry associated with the user and activity numbers.
  Deleting the lock entry (ensure you have the necessary authorizations and that it is safe to do so).
  
  
  
  Check for System Issues: If this error occurs frequently, it may indicate a need to review the system's locking mechanisms or user processes to ensure that they are efficient and do not lead to unnecessary locks.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SM12 (to view and manage locks), SM21 (to view system logs), and SU01 (to manage user accounts).
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly complete transactions and release locks to minimize the occurrence of this error.
  System Configuration: Review the configuration of the system to ensure that it is optimized for multi-user access and that locking mechanisms are functioning as intended.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCF6735 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.