How To Fix APPL_MM_IV_MODEL095 - Supplier invoice draft cannot be edited. It is locked by another user.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_IV_MODEL -

• Message number: 095

• Message text: Supplier invoice draft cannot be edited. It is locked by another user.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_IV_MODEL095 - Supplier invoice draft cannot be edited. It is locked by another user. ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_IV_MODEL095 indicates that a supplier invoice draft is currently locked by another user, preventing you from editing it. This is a common issue in SAP systems when multiple users are trying to access or modify the same document simultaneously.
  Cause:
  
  Document Locking: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. When a user opens a document for editing, it gets locked for that user. If another user tries to edit the same document, they will encounter this error.
  Session Timeout: Sometimes, if a user has an open session that times out, the document may remain locked until the session is properly closed or the lock is released.
  Background Jobs: Certain background jobs or processes may also lock documents temporarily.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can filter by the user ID or the document number to see if there is an active lock.
  If you find a lock that is no longer needed (e.g., the user has logged out), you can delete the lock entry if you have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Contact the User:
  
  If you identify the user who has the document locked, you can reach out to them to see if they can release the lock or finish their work.
  
  
  
  Wait and Retry:
  
  If the lock is temporary, you may need to wait for the other user to finish their work and then try again.
  
  
  
  Session Management:
  
  Ensure that users are properly logging out of their sessions to avoid leaving documents locked unintentionally.
  
  
  
  System Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, contact your SAP system administrator for assistance. They can help identify the cause of the lock and take appropriate action.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  SM21: To check system logs for any related issues.
  SU01: To manage user profiles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on document locking and handling errors related to it.
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Encourage users to save their work frequently and log out when they are done to minimize locking issues.
  Implement training for users on how to handle locked documents and the importance of session management.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue related to the APPL_MM_IV_MODEL095 error message.