How To Fix WH008 - Physical inventory document & & blocked by another user

WH008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WH - Messages for store physical inventory (DRS)

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Physical inventory document & & blocked by another user

What causes this issue?

The system can update none of the items that refer to this
physical inventory document.

How to fix this error?

Wait 2 to 3 minutes. You can then start inbound processing of the
incorrect items for this intermediate document again afterwards.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WH008 - Physical inventory document & & blocked by another user ?

  The SAP error message WH008, which states "Physical inventory document & & blocked by another user," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify a physical inventory document that is currently being used or locked by another user. This can happen in scenarios where multiple users are working on inventory counts or adjustments simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently processing the same physical inventory document, which locks it for editing.
  Session Timeout: A previous session may not have been properly closed, leaving the document in a locked state.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may lead to documents being locked for longer than necessary.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If another user is working on the document, wait for them to finish and then try accessing the document again.
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the document. You can see which user is holding the lock