How To Fix CMS_MOV005 - Entity locked for editing by user &1

CMS_MOV005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_MOV - Message Class for Movables

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Entity locked for editing by user &1

What causes this issue?

The entity you are trying to edit is
is locked another user.

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?

Contact the other user and decide who should be editing the collateral
object.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CMS_MOV005 - Details

• The SAP error message CMS_MOV005 indicates that an entity (such as a document, record, or data object) is currently locked for editing by another user. This is a common issue in systems where multiple users may attempt to access or modify the same data simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing the entity, which prevents other users from making changes until the lock is released.
  Session Timeout: A previous session may not have released the lock properly due to a timeout or unexpected termination.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may enforce strict locking mechanisms to prevent data inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the entity is locked by another user, the simplest solution is to wait until that user has finished editing and released the lock. You can periodically check if the lock has been released.
  Identify the Locking User: If you have the necessary permissions, you can check which user is