How To Fix 3F437 - Data is locked by user & (function not possible)

3F437 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 437

• Message text: Data is locked by user & (function not possible)

What causes this issue?

You tried to create or delete table entries that are currently being
edited by user &V1&.

System Response

Only one user can access data in the change mode and therefore, your
request was rejected.

How to fix this error?

Carry out your changes at a later period in time.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F437 - Data is locked by user & (function not possible) ?

  The SAP error message 3F437 indicates that a particular piece of data is locked by a user, which prevents other users from accessing or modifying that data. This is a common issue in SAP systems, especially in environments where multiple users are working on the same data or transactions simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  User Locking: A user has opened a transaction or data record and has not yet completed or saved it, causing a lock on that data.
  Session Timeout: A user may have left a session open for an extended period, leading to a lock on the data.
  Unfinished Transactions: If a transaction is interrupted (e.g., due to a system crash or network issue), it may leave data in a locked state.
  Lock Table Entries: SAP maintains a lock table to manage data locks. If there are too many entries or if the lock is not released properly,