How To Fix 8A147 - Data locked. Data can only be displayed

8A147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8A - Messages for Argentina

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Data locked. Data can only be displayed

What causes this issue?

The data are locked and can only be displayed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8A147 - Data locked. Data can only be displayed ?

  The SAP error message 8A147 indicates that the data you are trying to access is currently locked, and therefore, it can only be displayed but not modified. This typically occurs in scenarios where another user or process is currently editing the data, or if there are specific locks set on the data for various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  User Lock: Another user is currently editing the same data, which prevents others from making changes.
  System Lock: The system may have placed a lock on the data due to a transaction that is still in progress.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be running that is accessing the same data.
  Database Lock: There may be a database-level lock that is preventing changes to the data.
  Transaction State: The transaction you are trying to perform may not allow changes to the data in its current state.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: If another user is editing the data, you may need to wait