How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE157 - Batch & of product & is already locked by &

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Batch & of product & is already locked by &

What causes this issue?

You want to process a batch that is already being processed by another
user.

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

System Response

A batch cannot be processed by more than one user at the same time. To
prevent data inconsistencies, the batch record is locked for processing.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE157 - Batch & of product & is already locked by & ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE157 indicates that a specific batch of a product is currently locked by another user or process. This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same batch of material simultaneously, leading to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or transaction is currently processing or has locked the batch for updates.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be running that is holding a lock on the batch.
  Transaction Errors: An incomplete transaction may have left the batch in a locked state.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the system may lead to locking issues, especially in environments with high transaction volumes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Lock:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the batch. You can filter by the batch number and see which user or process is holding the lock.
  
  
  
  Release the Lock:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can manually delete the lock