How To Fix ARUN_MAIN118 - Record number &1. Lock error. The document &2 locked by user &3.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARUN_MAIN -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Record number &1. Lock error. The document &2 locked by user &3.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARUN_MAIN118 - Record number &1. Lock error. The document &2 locked by user &3. ?

  The SAP error message ARUN_MAIN118 indicates a lock error related to a specific document in the system. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify a document that is currently locked by another user. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Locking: In SAP, when a user is editing or processing a document (like a financial document, sales order, etc.), the system locks that document to prevent other users from making changes simultaneously. This is to ensure data integrity.
  User Activity: The document is locked by another user (as indicated by the error message), which means that the other user is currently working on it or has not released the lock after their operation.
  Session Timeout: Sometimes, if a user’s session times out or if they exit the application without properly saving or releasing the document, the lock may not be released as expected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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