How To Fix WN013 - Plant &1 currently being processed by user &2

WN013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WN - Plant master data maintenance (integrated)

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Plant &1 currently being processed by user &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN013 - Plant &1 currently being processed by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message WN013, which states "Plant &1 currently being processed by user &2," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or plant maintenance when a user attempts to access or modify data related to a plant that is already being processed by another user. This can happen in various transactions, such as inventory counts, stock transfers, or other operations that involve plant data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The primary cause of this error is that another user is currently working on the same plant data. SAP locks the data to prevent inconsistencies and ensure data integrity.
  Long-running Transactions: If a user has a long-running transaction open, it can lead to this error for other users trying to access the same plant.
  Session Issues: Sometimes, a user may have multiple sessions open, and one of them is holding a lock on the plant data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for