How To Fix 26045 - Document & is locked by &

26045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 26 - Dokumentenverwaltung

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Document & is locked by &

What causes this issue?

You want to create or change a document.
One of the following situations triggered this error message:
This document is currently being created or edited by user &V2&.
This document has just been processed, but the system has not yet
updated the document.
An object master record (such as material master) is currently being
linked to this document, or the link is being maintained.
The change master record entered in the document is currently being
maintained.

How to fix this error?

Try again later to process the document, or ask user &V2& why the
document is locked.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 26045 - Document & is locked by & ?

  The SAP error message "26045 Document & is locked by &" indicates that a specific document (identified by the document number) is currently locked by another user or process. This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same document simultaneously, leading to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing or processing the document.
  Background Jobs: A background job or process is holding a lock on the document.
  Unfinished Transactions: A previous transaction that involved the document was not completed properly, leaving it in a locked state.
  System Errors: Occasionally, system errors or crashes can leave documents in a locked state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the document is locked by another user, you may need to wait until they finish their work and release the lock.
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can see which user or process is