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How To Fix 5A503 - &2 &4 is locked by you.


5A503 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

  • Message number: 503

  • Message text: &2 &4 is locked by you.

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  • What causes this issue?

    The object &V2& &V4& (object-ID &V3&) is already being processed by
    you. Perhaps you are currently processing the object in another
    session.
    &V2&
    The system does not allow changes to this object.
    &V4&
    Please first complete your changes in the other session.
    &V3&
    If the object was locked by accident, it can be unlocked manually in
    the usual way. The relevant table is PLOGI.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


5A503 - Details

  • The SAP error message "5A503 &2 &4 is locked by you" typically indicates that a user is trying to access or modify a resource (such as a document, transaction, or object) that is currently locked by their own session. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when a user has opened a transaction or document but has not completed or saved it, leading to a lock on that resource.
    
    Cause: Unfinished Transactions: The user may have an open session where they are editing or viewing a document, and they have not completed the transaction. Session Timeout: If a session times out, it may still hold a lock on the resource until it is explicitly released. Multiple Sessions: The user may have multiple sessions open and is trying to access the same resource in a different session. Lock Table Entries: SAP maintains a lock table, and if a user has a lock on an object,

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