How To Fix VW854 - Delivery & is currently blocked by another user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 854

• Message text: Delivery & is currently blocked by another user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW854 - Delivery & is currently blocked by another user ?

  The SAP error message VW854, which states "Delivery & is currently blocked by another user," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify a delivery document that is currently being edited or processed by another user. This is a common issue in multi-user environments where concurrent access to documents is managed by SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing or processing the delivery document.
  Lock Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. When a user opens a document, it gets locked for editing, and other users cannot access it until the lock is released.
  Session Timeout: If a user has left a session open for an extended period, the document may remain locked even if the user is no longer actively working on it.
  System Errors: Occasionally, system errors or crashes can lead to locks not being released properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for