How To Fix >2435 - &1 items blocked by &2 (and/or other users)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >2 -

• Message number: 435

• Message text: &1 items blocked by &2 (and/or other users)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >2435 - &1 items blocked by &2 (and/or other users) ?

  The SAP error message "2435 &1 items blocked by &2" typically indicates that a certain number of items (e.g., materials, documents, etc.) are currently locked or blocked by another user or process. This can occur in various SAP modules, such as Materials Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), or Production Planning (PP), among others.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently processing or editing the same items, leading to a lock on those items.
  Transaction Lock: A transaction that is being executed by another user has not yet been completed, causing a lock on the items involved.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be running that is accessing the same items, causing them to be locked.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the system may lead to items being locked for specific operations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the blocking user is performing a legitimate operation, the simplest solution is to wait until they complete their task and then retry your operation.
  Identify the Blocking User: Use transaction codes like SM12 (for lock entries) to identify which user is blocking the items. You can check the lock entries and see which user has locked the items.
  Contact the Blocking User: If possible, communicate with the user who is blocking the items to understand their needs and see if they can release the lock.
  Release Locks: If the blocking user is no longer active or if the lock is no longer needed, an administrator can release the locks using transaction SM12. However, this should be done with caution to avoid data inconsistencies.
  Check Background Jobs: If a background job is causing the lock, check the job status in transaction SM37 and see if it can be canceled or if it is taking longer than expected.
  Review System Configuration: If this issue occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the system configuration and user access settings to minimize locking issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SU01: To manage user accounts and authorizations.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for specific modules to understand how locking mechanisms work in those contexts.
  Performance Monitoring: Regularly monitor system performance and user activities to identify patterns that may lead to frequent locking issues.
  
  If the problem persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for more in-depth troubleshooting.