How To Fix CE360 - Work center & is locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 360

• Message text: Work center & is locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE360 - Work center & is locked ?

  The SAP error message CE360 indicates that a work center is locked, which typically means that the work center is currently being used or modified by another user or process. This can prevent other users from making changes or accessing the work center until it is unlocked.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing the work center.
  System Lock: The work center may be locked due to a system process or transaction that is currently running.
  Incomplete Transactions: A previous transaction involving the work center may not have been completed properly, leaving it in a locked state.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the work center.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Active Sessions: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any active locks on the work center. You can identify the user or process that is holding the lock.
  Wait and Retry: If another user is editing the work center, you may need to wait until they finish and release the lock.
  Unlock the Work Center: If you have the necessary authorizations, you can manually unlock the work center using transaction code SM12. Be cautious when doing this, as it may disrupt another user's work.
  Check for Background Jobs: Use transaction code SM37 to check if there are any background jobs that might be locking the work center.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that you have the appropriate authorizations to access and modify the work center. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SM37: To check background jobs.
  SE11: To view the data dictionary and check the work center table (e.g., CRHD).
  
  
  Work Center Tables: The work center data is typically stored in tables like CRHD (Work Center Header) and CRCA (Work Center Capacity).
  User Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on work centers and locking mechanisms.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the CE360 error related to locked work centers in SAP.