How To Fix UCS0052 - Task cannot be executed; the data is being processed by user &1

UCS0052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCS0 - Messages for Status Management

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Task cannot be executed; the data is being processed by user &1

What causes this issue?

The attempt to lock the reported financial data to be processed
established that at least a part of the reported financial data is
locked by user &V1&. A <DS:GLOS.3526B7DEAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>data
slice</> cannot be processed simultaneously by several users.

System Response

Task execution 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 UCS0052 - Task cannot be executed; the data is being processed by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message UCS0052 indicates that a task cannot be executed because the data is currently being processed by another user. This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple users are trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously, leading to a lock situation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Locking: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. When one user is processing data, it is locked for other users to ensure that no conflicting changes are made.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes a long time to complete, it can hold locks for an extended period, causing other users to encounter this error.
  User Sessions: Sometimes, a user may have multiple sessions open, and one session may be holding a lock on the data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to complete their task. Once the lock is released, you can try executing the task again.
  Identify the Lock: