How To Fix CC196 - System status: change is locked by another user

CC196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CC - ECM: Messages

• Message number: 196

• Message text: System status: change is locked by another user

What causes this issue?

You want to process a change object (such as a BOM or document) with
reference to the change number of an ECO.

System Response

The system checks the system status of the ECO.
The ECO you selected has been given the system status "Locked" by a
user.

How to fix this error?

Check the ECO (and the object management records of the ECO, if
required).
The status report logs the name of the user who locked the ECO
(Environment -> Reporting -> Status report).
To unlock the ECO, set the system status "Unlock".
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Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CC196 - System status: change is locked by another user ?

  The SAP error message CC196, which states "System status: change is locked by another user," typically occurs when a user attempts to make changes to a configuration or data object that is currently locked by another user. This locking mechanism is a part of SAP's concurrency control to prevent data inconsistencies that could arise from simultaneous modifications.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing the same object or configuration.
  Session Timeout: A previous session may not have been properly closed, leaving the object locked.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be running that is holding a lock on the object.
  Transaction Locks: Certain transactions may lock objects until they are completed or canceled.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, waiting for the other user to finish their work may resolve the issue. You can try again after some time.
  Identify the Locking User:
  Use transaction code SM12 to view and manage locks. You can see