How To Fix CN261 - BOM for material & is locked at the moment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 261

• Message text: BOM for material & is locked at the moment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CN261 - BOM for material & is locked at the moment ?

  The SAP error message CN261 indicates that a Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific material is currently locked. This typically occurs when another user or process is editing or accessing the BOM, preventing you from making changes or viewing it.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing the BOM.
  Background Jobs: A background job or process is accessing the BOM.
  Transaction Lock: The BOM is locked due to a previous transaction that did not complete properly.
  System Issues: There may be system-related issues causing the lock.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If another user is editing the BOM, wait for them to finish and try again.
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries related to the material and BOM. You can identify the user or process that is holding the lock.
  Release Locks: If you have the necessary authorizations, you can manually delete the lock entries in SM12. Be cautious with this approach, as it may disrupt other users.
  Check Background Jobs: Use transaction code SM37 to check for any background jobs that might be accessing the BOM. If you find any, you may need to wait for them to complete or cancel them if appropriate.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, contact your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01, CS02, CS03: Create, Change, and Display BOM respectively.
  SM12: Display and manage lock entries.
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage locks.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any errors or warnings that might provide additional context about the lock.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CN261 error and access the BOM for the material in question.