How To Fix CM_EHCSM_SPC_API_CMN026 - &1 "&2" is currently locked by user &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHCSM_SPC_API_CMN - Messages specific for specification access API

• Message number: 026

• Message text: &1 "&2" is currently locked by user &3

What causes this issue?

You want to edit a data record. However, the data record is being used
in another transaction by &V3&.

System Response

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?

Wait until processing in the other transaction is complete and the data
record is unlocked.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHCSM_SPC_API_CMN026 - &1 "&2" is currently locked by user &3 ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHCSM_SPC_API_CMN026 indicates that a specific object (such as a document, record, or transaction) is currently locked by another user. This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple users are trying to access or modify the same object simultaneously, leading to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing or has locked the object you are trying to access.
  Session Timeout: A previous session may not have released the lock due to a timeout or an unexpected termination.
  System Error: Sometimes, system errors or bugs can lead to locks not being released properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, waiting for the other user to finish their work and release the lock may resolve the issue.
  Identify the Locking User: Use transaction codes like SM12 (for lock entries) to identify the user who has locked the object. You can then communicate with that user to determine when they will release