How To Fix 26045 - Document & is locked by &

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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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 holding the lock on the document.
  
  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.
  
  
  Contact the User: If you identify the user who has locked the document, you can contact them to see if they can release the lock.
  Review Background Jobs: Check if any background jobs are running that might be holding the lock. You can use transaction code SM37 to monitor background jobs.
  System Administration: If the issue persists, it may require intervention from your SAP Basis team to investigate and resolve any underlying issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SM21: To check system logs for any errors or issues.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage locks.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on document locking and handling locks in SAP.
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always ensure that transactions are completed properly to avoid leaving documents in a locked state.
  Communicate with team members when working on shared documents to minimize conflicts.
  Regularly monitor and manage lock entries to maintain system performance and avoid unnecessary locks.
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to your SAP support team for further investigation.