How To Fix VO205 - Table & is currently being processed by user &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VO - W&S: Rough workload forecast + picking wave

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Table & is currently being processed by user &

What causes this issue?

You wish to change the control data for updating the rough workload
estimate / picking waves.
Table &V1& is, howevere, currently being processed by user &V2&. This
means that you cannot change the updating control of the main program
to which table &V1& belongs.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VO205 - Table & is currently being processed by user & ?

  The SAP error message:
  VO205: Table & is currently being processed by user &
  
  Cause:
  This message occurs when a user tries to access or modify a table (usually a vendor master or related table in SAP) that is currently locked or being processed by another user. SAP uses lock entries to prevent simultaneous changes to the same data, ensuring data consistency and avoiding conflicts.
  
  The first placeholder (&) indicates the table name.
  The second placeholder (&) indicates the user ID who currently holds the lock.
  
  This means that the table is locked by another user session, and your system is preventing you from making changes until the lock is released.
  
  Explanation:
  
  SAP uses enqueue locks (logical locks) to prevent multiple users from editing the same data simultaneously.
  When a user starts editing a record, SAP places a lock on the relevant table or record.
  If another user tries to access the same data, SAP shows this message to indicate the data is locked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Wait and Retry:
  
  The simplest solution is to wait until the other user finishes processing and releases the lock.
  After some time, try again.
  
  
  
  Contact the User:
  
  Identify the user holding the lock (shown in the message).
  Contact them to finish their work or release the lock.
  
  
  
  Check and Remove Locks Manually (if necessary and authorized):
  
  Use transaction SM12 (Lock Entries) to view and manage locks.
  Enter the user name or table name to find the lock entries.
  If the lock is obsolete (e.g., the user has left the system or the session is inactive), you can delete the lock entry.
  Caution: Deleting locks manually can cause data inconsistencies if done improperly. Only do this if you are sure the lock is stale.
  
  
  
  Check for Long-Running Processes:
  
  Sometimes, background jobs or batch processes hold locks for a long time.
  Identify and monitor such processes.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SM12: Display and delete lock entries.
  Enqueue Server: SAP component responsible for managing locks.
  Lock Objects: Defined in ABAP Dictionary to control locking at the table or record level.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP OSS notes for any known issues related to locking for your SAP version.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VO205: Table & is currently being processed by user &
  
  
  Cause
  Table locked by another user session
  
  
  Solution
  Wait, contact user, or delete lock via SM12 if safe
  
  
  Transaction
  SM12 (Lock Entries)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact steps in SM12 or further troubleshooting, feel free to ask!