How To Fix VA136 - The address list is being processed

VA136 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VA - Output for CAS Sales Activities

• Message number: 136

• Message text: The address list is being processed

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VA136 - Details

• The SAP error message VA136, which states "The address list is being processed," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when there is an issue with the processing of address data for a customer or vendor. This error can arise during various transactions, such as creating or changing sales orders, quotations, or other related documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Processing: The error often indicates that another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the address data for the same customer or vendor. This can lead to a lock on the address data, preventing other transactions from proceeding.
  Database Lock: The address data might be locked in the database due to a previous transaction that has not yet been completed or has encountered an error.
  System Performance Issues: If the system is experiencing performance issues, it may take longer to process the address list, leading to timeouts or locks.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the