How To Fix WEBFI_MASTER356 - Your data is currently being processed, and is therefore locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WEBFI_MASTER - Web Financials: Business Partner Master Data

• Message number: 356

• Message text: Your data is currently being processed, and is therefore locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WEBFI_MASTER356 - Your data is currently being processed, and is therefore locked ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WEBFI_MASTER356 Your data is currently being processed, and is therefore locked
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the data you are trying to access or modify is currently locked because it is being processed by another user or background job. SAP uses locks to prevent simultaneous changes to the same data, ensuring data consistency and integrity. The message indicates that the system has detected an active lock on the data object, so your transaction cannot proceed until the lock is released.
  Typical scenarios causing this error include:  
  
  Another user or process is editing or posting the same financial document or master data.  
  A background job (such as a batch input session, update task, or report) is running and processing the data.  
  A previous transaction did not release the lock properly due to an error or system crash.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Wait and Retry:
  Often, the lock is temporary. Wait a few minutes and try