How To Fix WOG032 - Collective PO: distribution data being processed by user &1 (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WOG - Materials Management, Fruits + Vegetables, General Messages

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Collective PO: distribution data being processed by user &1 (&2)

What causes this issue?

The distribution data to be processed could not be locked, as it is
already locked by user &V1&.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_STOP OBJECT DOKU ID TX

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Repeat the processing step when the relevant distribution data is no
longer blocked.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WOG032 - Collective PO: distribution data being processed by user &1 (&2) ?

  The SAP error message WOG032 indicates that there is an issue with a collective purchase order (PO) where the distribution data is currently being processed by another user. This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple users are trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously, leading to a lock situation.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently processing the distribution data for the same collective PO, which causes a lock on the data.
  Long Processing Time: The user who is processing the data may be taking longer than expected, leading to a situation where other users cannot access the data.
  System Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If one user is editing the data, other users will receive this error until the lock is released.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish processing the data. Once they are done, the lock will be released, and you can try again.
  Check User Sessions: If you have access to transaction codes like SM12 (to check for locks) or SM21 (to check system logs), you can see if the user who is holding the lock is still active. If they are not, you may need to contact your SAP administrator to release the lock.
  Communicate with Users: If you know who the other user is, you can communicate with them to see if they can finish their processing sooner.
  Review Process: If this issue occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the process to see if it can be optimized to reduce the likelihood of concurrent access issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  SM21: To check system logs for any related issues.
  SE11: To check the data dictionary for the relevant tables involved in the collective PO processing.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, specific versions of SAP may have bugs that are documented in SAP Notes.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to handle collective POs and understand the implications of concurrent processing.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WOG032 error and continue processing your collective purchase orders.