How To Fix CM012 - Bill of material locked by another user (only display possible).

CM012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM - Task list messages: Material component allocations

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Bill of material locked by another user (only display possible).

What causes this issue?

The bill of material you want to maintain is being processed by
another user. For this reason, you can only display the bill of
material at the moment.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM012 - Bill of material locked by another user (only display possible). ?

  The SAP error message CM012, which states "Bill of material locked by another user (only display possible)," typically occurs when a user attempts to edit a Bill of Material (BOM) that is currently being accessed or modified by another user. This locking mechanism is in place to prevent data inconsistencies and ensure that changes are made in a controlled manner.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing the BOM, which locks the record for editing.
  Transaction Locking: The BOM might be locked due to a transaction that is still in progress or has not been properly closed.
  System Issues: Occasionally, system errors or crashes can leave a BOM in a locked state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Release: The simplest solution is to wait until the other user has finished their work and released the lock. You can check with your colleagues to see if they are currently working on the BOM.
  Display Mode: If you only need