How To Fix 5@317 - Object & locked by another user

5@317 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5@ -

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Object & locked by another user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5@317 - Object & locked by another user ?

  The SAP error message "5@317 Object & locked by another user" indicates that the object you are trying to access or modify is currently locked by another user. This is a common issue in SAP systems, especially in environments where multiple users are working on the same data or objects simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing or has locked the object you are trying to access.
  Transaction Lock: The object may be locked due to an ongoing transaction that has not been completed or released.
  System Lock: The system may have placed a lock on the object due to a previous error or an incomplete process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, you can wait for the other user to finish their work and then try again.
  Identify the Locking User:
  Use transaction code SM12 to view the list of locks in the system.
  You can filter by the object name or user