How To Fix C5626 - Material master &2 &3 is locked by user &1

C5626 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C5 - Master Recipe

• Message number: 626

• Message text: Material master &2 &3 is locked by user &1

What causes this issue?

You want to create a production version for the material.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Material &V2& is currently being processed. Make sure that material
maintenance is completed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

C5626 - Details

• The SAP error message C5626 indicates that a material master record is locked by a specific user. This typically occurs when a user is editing or has opened the material master record in a transaction, preventing other users from making changes to the same record simultaneously. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The material master record is currently being edited by another user, which locks the record for editing.
  Session Timeout: A user may have left a session open, causing the lock to persist even if they are no longer actively working on it.
  System Error: Occasionally, system errors or crashes can leave locks in place that do not get released properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Release: If the user who has locked the record is actively working on it, the simplest solution is to wait until they finish and save their changes.
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction code SM12