How To Fix VR657 - You are already processing table & in another session

VR657 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 657

• Message text: You are already processing table & in another session

What causes this issue?

You are already processing Table &V1& which you requested for
processing in another session.

System Response

The table is currently blocked for all other processing.

How to fix this error?

Continue processing 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 VR657 - You are already processing table & in another session ?

  SAP Error Message:
  VR657 - You are already processing table & in another session
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to process or modify a table in SAP that is currently being processed or locked in another session or transaction. SAP uses table locks to prevent data inconsistencies and ensure data integrity. If a table is locked by one session, another session cannot perform operations on it simultaneously.
  Common scenarios include:  
  
  You have the same table open in multiple SAP GUI sessions or windows.  
  Another user or background job is currently processing or updating the same table.  
  A previous transaction did not release the lock properly due to an error or incomplete process.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Active Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 (Lock Entries) to check if the table is locked.
  Enter the table name or user name to find existing locks.
  
  
  
  Release Locks:
  
  If the lock is from your own session and you are sure it