How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE331 - Generic product &1 locked by user &3 in reference plant &2

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE331 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 331

• Message text: Generic product &1 locked by user &3 in reference plant &2

What causes this issue?

Since the product specified is a generic product, the system has tried
to lock it in the reference plant of the plant specified.

System Response

The system cannot lock the generic product in the reference plant.

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

How to fix this error?

Try again later.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE331 - Generic product &1 locked by user &3 in reference plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE331 indicates that a generic product is locked by a user in a specific reference plant. This typically occurs in the context of product master data management, where multiple users may be trying to access or modify the same product data simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Locking: The product is currently being edited or accessed by another user, which causes a lock on the product data to prevent conflicting changes.
  Session Timeout: A previous session may not have released the lock properly, leading to a lingering lock on the product.
  System Error: Occasionally, system errors or crashes can leave locks in place that need to be cleared manually.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary (i.e., another user is currently editing the product), you may need to wait until that user has finished and released the lock.
  Identify the Locking User: Use transaction code SM12 to view the list of locks in the