How To Fix 6D188 - Functional location & locked by user &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6D - Real Estate Messages

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Functional location & locked by user &

What causes this issue?

You want to process a Real Estate object. Your Customizing settings
require that this Real Estate object be assigned a functional location
and that the data of the functional location be updated using the data
from the Real Estate object.
Therefore, all other users must be locked out of functional location
&v1&. This was not possible because this functional location is already
locked by user &v2&.

System Response

The system cannot carry out this function until the functional location
is released again.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6D188 - Functional location & locked by user & ?

  The SAP error message 6D188 indicates that a functional location is locked by a user. This typically occurs when a user is currently editing or has an active session on that functional location, preventing other users from making changes until the lock is released.
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: A user is currently editing the functional location, which creates a lock to prevent concurrent changes that could lead to data inconsistencies.
  Session Timeout: Sometimes, if a user’s session is terminated unexpectedly (e.g., due to network issues), the lock may not be released properly.
  Long-running Transactions: If a user is taking a long time to complete their transaction, the functional location remains locked for that duration.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Release: If the user who has locked the functional location is known, you may need to wait until they finish their work and release the lock.
  Identify the Locking User: You can use transaction code SM12 to view the list of locks in the system. Here, you can identify which user has locked the functional location.
  Release the Lock: If necessary and if you have the appropriate authorizations, you can manually release the lock from transaction SM12. Be cautious with this approach, as it may lead to data loss if the user is still working on the functional location.
  Check for Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs may also hold locks. Check if any jobs are running that might be causing the lock.
  Contact the User: If you can identify the user who has the lock, it may be helpful to contact them directly to understand their situation and coordinate the release of the lock.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SM21: To check system logs for any related issues.
  SE11: To check the data dictionary for the functional location table.
  
  
  Functional Location: In SAP, a functional location is a hierarchical structure that represents a physical location or a functional unit within an organization, often used in maintenance and asset management.
  User Management: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly exit transactions to avoid leaving locks in the system.
  
  If the issue persists or if you encounter frequent locking issues, it may be worth investigating the overall user management and transaction handling practices within your organization.