How To Fix CM_CBESCOM_INB160 - Specification &1 is locked by another user

CM_CBESCOM_INB160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_CBESCOM_INB - Message Class for ESComXML Inbound Processing

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Specification &1 is locked by another user

What causes this issue?

The system could not lock specification &V1&. It is being processed by
another user.

System Response

INCLUDE EHSPRC_ESCOM_INB_STOP OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Schedule the import request again as soon as the specification is no
longer locked by another user.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_CBESCOM_INB160 - Specification &1 is locked by another user ?

  The SAP error message CM_CBESCOM_INB160 indicates that a specific specification (denoted by &1) is currently locked by another user. This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple users are trying to access or modify the same specification simultaneously, leading to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing or has locked the specification for some reason (e.g., they are in the process of making changes).
  Session Timeout: A previous session may not have released the lock due to a timeout or an unexpected termination.
  System Issues: Sometimes, system glitches or errors can lead to locks not being released properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to view lock entries. You can check if the specification is indeed locked and by which user.
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can delete the lock entry if you determine that the user is no longer working on it.
  
  
  
  Contact the User:
  
  If you identify the user who has locked