How To Fix C2335 - In operation & of sequence & work center & in plant & is locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C2 - Other messages production orders

• Message number: 335

• Message text: In operation & of sequence & work center & in plant & is locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C2335 - In operation & of sequence & work center & in plant & is locked ?

  The SAP error message C2335 indicates that a work center is locked during a specific operation in a sequence. This typically occurs when there are ongoing processes or transactions that prevent changes to the work center, such as maintenance activities, production orders, or other operations that are currently using the work center.
  Cause:
  
  Work Center Lock: The work center is locked due to an ongoing operation or maintenance activity.
  Production Orders: There may be active production orders that are utilizing the work center.
  User Lock: A user may have locked the work center for maintenance or configuration changes.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock in place due to a previous transaction that did not complete successfully.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Work Center Status: Verify the status of the work center in the system. You can do this by navigating to the work center in the SAP GUI and checking if it is indeed locked.
  Release Locks: If the work center is locked by a user or a transaction, you may need to release the lock. This can often be done by:
  
  Completing or canceling any active production orders.
  Ensuring that no other users are currently editing the work center.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for and delete any user locks, or SM21 to check the system log for any issues.
  Consult with Team: If you are unsure why the work center is locked, consult with your production or maintenance team to understand if there are any ongoing activities that require the lock.
  Wait for Completion: If the lock is due to an ongoing process, you may need to wait until that process is completed before making changes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CR01 / CR02 / CR03 for creating, changing, and displaying work centers.
  CO01 / CO02 / CO03 for creating, changing, and displaying production orders.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for work center management and production planning to understand the implications of locks and how to manage them effectively.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical support team for further investigation.