How To Fix ARUN_MAIN167 - Material &1 Plant &2 Stge.loc/Segment &3 qty. &4 selected for locking.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARUN_MAIN -

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Material &1 Plant &2 Stge.loc/Segment &3 qty. &4 selected for locking.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARUN_MAIN167 - Material &1 Plant &2 Stge.loc/Segment &3 qty. &4 selected for locking. ?

  The SAP error message ARUN_MAIN167 typically indicates that a material in a specific plant and storage location/segment is being locked for a certain quantity. This locking mechanism is often related to inventory management processes, such as stock transfers, goods movements, or other inventory-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Transactions: The most common cause of this error is that another transaction is currently processing the same material, plant, and storage location. This could be due to a stock transfer, goods receipt, or any other operation that locks the material for inventory management.
  System Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If a user or process is currently working with the material, the system will lock it to ensure that no other operations can interfere.
  Batch Management: If the material is batch-managed, the lock may be related to specific batches being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the error is due to a concurrent transaction, the simplest solution is to wait for the other transaction to complete and then retry your operation.
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can see which user or process is holding the lock on the material. If necessary, you can contact the user or administrator to resolve the issue.
  Review Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs may be running that are locking the material. Check transaction SM37 to see if any jobs are currently processing that might be causing the lock.
  Batch Management: If the material is batch-managed, ensure that the batch you are trying to work with is not locked by another process.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your system configuration and processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB1A, MB1B, MB1C, MIGO, and SM12 for inventory management and lock management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the operation on the material in question.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical support team for further investigation.