How To Fix BOM206 - BOM item is locked

BOM206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOM - BOMs (2)

• Message number: 206

• Message text: BOM item is locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOM206 - BOM item is locked ?

  The SAP error message BOM206, which states "BOM item is locked," typically occurs when a Bill of Materials (BOM) item is being edited or accessed by another user or process, preventing you from making changes or viewing it. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing the BOM item, which locks it for other users.
  Background Jobs: A background job or process is running that is accessing the BOM, causing it to be locked.
  Transaction Errors: An error in a previous transaction may have left the BOM in a locked state.
  User Lock: The user may have a lock on the BOM due to a previous session that did not close properly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: If another user is editing the BOM, wait for them to finish and then try again.
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can see