How To Fix 00813 - Transaction &1 is locked (local customizing lock)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 813

• Message text: Transaction &1 is locked (local customizing lock)

What causes this issue?

Transaction cannot be started in this logical system because the
transaction was locked.
A transaction can either be locked locally by the system administrator
(customizing),
or can be delivered locked by the application developer.

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?

If you need to use the transaction despite the lock, contact your system
adminstrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

You can make changes to local application start locks in transaction
SM01_CUS.
You can find more information in the application documentation or in SAP
Note 2234192.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00813 - Transaction &1 is locked (local customizing lock) ?

  The SAP error message "00813 Transaction &1 is locked (local customizing lock)" indicates that a specific transaction is currently locked due to local customizing settings. This typically occurs when a user or process is making changes to the customizing settings, and another user tries to access the same transaction simultaneously.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or session is currently editing the customizing settings for the transaction.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. When a user is in the process of customizing, the system locks that transaction to ensure that no other changes can be made until the first user completes their task.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes a long time to complete, it can hold the lock for an extended period, causing other users to encounter this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish their work and then try accessing the transaction again.
  Check Lock Entries: You can check the lock entries using transaction code SM12. This will show you which user is holding the lock. If you have the necessary authorizations, you can delete the lock entry, but this should be done with caution as it may lead to data inconsistencies.
  Communicate with Users: If you identify the user holding the lock, you can communicate with them to understand when they expect to finish their work.
  Review Customizing Changes: If the lock is due to a long-running customizing change, consider reviewing the process to optimize it or break it down into smaller tasks.
  System Administration: If the issue persists, it may require intervention from a system administrator to investigate further or to release locks if they are no longer needed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  SM21: To check system logs for any related issues.
  SE03: To analyze transport requests and their statuses.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on customizing locks and transaction management.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly manage customizing changes to minimize the occurrence of such locks.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue related to the "Transaction &1 is locked (local customizing lock)" error message in SAP.