How To Fix WS_RRLE002 - Documents from settlement document list recipient &1 are being processed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_RRLE - Settlement Document List

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Documents from settlement document list recipient &1 are being processed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_RRLE002 - Documents from settlement document list recipient &1 are being processed ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS_RRLE002: Documents from settlement document list recipient &1 are being processed
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a settlement run or a related process tries to access or process documents that are currently locked or being processed by another user or background job. Specifically, the system detects that the documents from the settlement document list for the recipient (indicated by &1) are already in processing mode, preventing simultaneous processing to avoid data inconsistencies or conflicts.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Parallel processing attempts on the same settlement document list.
  A previous settlement run or job did not complete properly and left locks on the documents.
  Background jobs or users trying to process the same documents concurrently.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Active Jobs or Users:
  
  Verify if there is an active background job or user session currently processing the settlement documents.
  Use transaction SM12 to check for lock entries related to the settlement documents or the recipient.
  Use transaction SM37 to check for running or stuck jobs related to settlement runs.
  
  
  
  Wait or Cancel Conflicting Processes:
  
  If another process is legitimately running, wait for it to complete.
  If a job is stuck or has failed but left locks, consider canceling or restarting the job.
  
  
  
  Remove Locks if Necessary:
  
  If locks are orphaned (no active process), you may manually delete the lock entries in SM12 after ensuring no process is running.
  Be cautious when deleting locks to avoid data inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Restart the Settlement Run:
  
  After ensuring no conflicting processes or locks exist, restart the settlement run or processing.
  
  
  
  Check for System or Custom Enhancements:
  
  Sometimes custom code or enhancements may cause improper locking behavior. Review any custom developments related to settlement processing.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12 – Display and delete lock entries.
  SM37 – Job monitoring.
  WS38 – Settlement run (for example, in Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable).
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Notes related to settlement processing and locking issues.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on settlement runs and document locking.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Avoid running multiple settlement runs simultaneously for the same recipient or document list.
  Schedule settlement runs during off-peak hours to minimize conflicts.
  Monitor background jobs regularly to detect and resolve stuck or failed jobs promptly.
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after these steps, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing logs, job details, and system information for further analysis.