How To Fix 8B098 - Nota Fiscal reference &1 is currently locked by user &2

8B098 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Nota Fiscal reference &1 is currently locked by user &2

What causes this issue?

A lock requested by calling an ENQUEUE function module cannot be set up
because another SAP transaction is using the lock in question.

System Response

The ENQUEUE function module triggers an appropriate exception. If this
exception was not intercepted by the application program, this leads
automatically to the active SAP transaction being cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Look in the lock table to establish which user or transaction is using
the requested lock (<LS>Tools -> Administration -> Monitor -> Lock
entries</>). You may need to contact the user in question.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

8B098 - Details

• The SAP error message 8B098 indicates that a Nota Fiscal reference (a Brazilian tax document) is currently locked by another user. This typically occurs when one user is trying to access or modify a Nota Fiscal that is already being processed by another user, leading to a lock situation to prevent data inconsistencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing or processing the Nota Fiscal.
  Session Timeout: A previous session may not have released the lock due to a timeout or an unexpected termination.
  System Error: Sometimes, system errors or crashes can leave locks in place.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish their work and then try again.
  Identify the Locking User: You can use transaction code SM12 to check which user is holding the lock on the Nota Fiscal. You can search for the specific Nota Fiscal reference and see the user who has it