How To Fix CC197 - System status: change is locked by the system

CC197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CC - ECM: Messages

• Message number: 197

• Message text: System status: change is locked by the system

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 locked by the system. This happens
automatically if you set the system status "Change not possible" for at
least one of the change objects.

How to fix this error?

Check the object management records of the ECO.
You cannot unlock the ECO until none of the object management records
has the system status "Change not possible".
The system lock is set automatically by the system, but is not deleted
automatically by the system.
Once you have deleted the system status "Change not possible" for the
object management records, you must unlock the ECO manually.
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Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CC197 - System status: change is locked by the system ?

  The SAP error message CC197, which states "System status: change is locked by the system," typically occurs when a user attempts to make changes to a configuration or master data object that is currently locked for editing. This locking mechanism is in place to prevent concurrent changes that could lead to data inconsistencies.
  Causes:
  
  Active Transactions: Another user or process is currently editing the same object, causing it to be locked.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be running that is currently processing the object, which locks it for changes.
  System Locking Mechanism: The system may have a lock due to a previous transaction that did not complete properly.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to unlock or edit the object.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Active Sessions: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any active locks on the object. If you find a lock that is no longer needed, you can delete it