How To Fix CC062 - Object locked for processing with change number &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CC - ECM: Messages

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Object locked for processing with change number &

What causes this issue?

You want to edit an object with change number &V1&. However, this
change number contains the indicator which blocks the object type or a
specific object for this change number.

How to fix this error?

If you are authorized to change the change master, delete this
indicator for the object type concerned. Otherwise, consult your system
manager.
If the change master cannot be changed, choose a different change
number which allows changes for this object type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CC062 - Object locked for processing with change number & ?

  The SAP error message CC062, which states "Object locked for processing with change number &," typically occurs when you attempt to make changes to a change object (like a material, BOM, routing, etc.) that is currently locked by another user or process. This locking mechanism is in place to prevent conflicts and ensure data integrity when multiple users are working on the same object.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or session is currently editing or processing the object associated with the specified change number.
  Incomplete Transactions: A previous transaction that involved the object may not have been completed properly, leaving it in a locked state.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be processing the object, which can also lead to it being locked.
  System Issues: Occasionally, system errors or crashes can lead to objects being left in a locked state.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can search for the user or the specific object to see if it is locked and by whom.
  
  If you find that the object is locked by another user, you may need to wait until they finish their work.
  If the lock is stale (e.g., the user is no longer active), you may need to delete the lock entry, but this should be done with caution and typically requires appropriate authorizations.
  
  
  
  Communicate with Users: If you identify that another user is working on the object, communicate with them to understand their timeline for completion.
  
  
  Review Background Jobs: Check if there are any background jobs running that might be processing the object. You can use transaction code SM37 to monitor background jobs.
  
  
  Restart the Transaction: Sometimes, simply restarting the transaction or logging out and back into the system can resolve temporary locking issues.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, it may be necessary to contact your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SE11: To check the data dictionary for the object in question.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage locks.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on change management and object locking.
  
  
  Best Practices: Encourage users to log off properly and to communicate when they are working on shared objects to minimize locking conflicts.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CC062 error and understand the underlying issues related to object locking in SAP.