How To Fix VR656 - Data can only be displayed as you are already processing it

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 656

• Message text: Data can only be displayed as you are already processing it

What causes this issue?

You are already processing table &V1& in another session.

System Response

The table is blocked for all other processing. It can only be displayed
as long as the block remains.

How to fix this error?

Continue processing of the table in the session in which you first
called it up for processing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR656 - Data can only be displayed as you are already processing it ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VR656 - Data can only be displayed as you are already processing it
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user tries to display or access data that is currently locked or being processed by the same user in another session or transaction. Essentially, the system prevents simultaneous display or editing of the same data to avoid inconsistencies or conflicts.
  In SAP, certain data objects are locked during processing to ensure data integrity. If you attempt to display or process the same data in a different session or window while it is already locked by your current session, the system issues this message.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The message indicates that the data you are trying to display is already being processed by you.
  SAP uses lock mechanisms (enqueue/dequeue) to prevent multiple changes to the same data simultaneously.
  The system allows you to display the data only if you are the one currently processing it.
  If you try to open the same data in a new session or window without finishing or closing the previous processing, this message appears.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Open Sessions:
  
  Verify if you have another SAP session or window open where the same data is being processed.
  Complete or exit the processing in the other session.
  
  
  
  Close or Complete the Current Processing:
  
  Finish the transaction or save/cancel the changes in the session where the data is locked.
  Once the lock is released, you can display or process the data in another session.
  
  
  
  Use the Same Session:
  
  Instead of opening multiple sessions, work within the same session to avoid lock conflicts.
  
  
  
  If Lock is Stuck:
  
  Sometimes locks remain due to system errors or session crashes.
  Contact your SAP Basis team to check and release locks using transaction SM12 (Lock Entries).
  Only Basis or authorized users should delete locks to avoid data inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SM12: View and manage lock entries.
  Enqueue/Dequeue Mechanism: SAP’s lock management system to ensure data consistency.
  VR Messages: These are typically related to sales and distribution (SD) or related modules where data locking is common.
  Always ensure that you do not have multiple sessions editing the same data simultaneously.
  If you frequently encounter this issue, review your process flow to avoid opening multiple sessions for the same data.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Attempting to display data already locked and processed by you in another session.
  Solution: Complete or close the processing in the other session, or work within the same session. If locks are stuck, have Basis release them via SM12.
  Related: SAP lock mechanism, transaction SM12, session management.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or module context, I can give more tailored advice.