How To Fix CO221 - Operation release rejected (order is locked)

CO221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Operation release rejected (order is locked)

What causes this issue?

You can only release an operation, if the corresponding order is not
deleted, completed, or locked.

System Response

The operation cannot be released with its present status.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CO221 - Details

• The SAP error message CO221, which states "Operation release rejected (order is locked)," typically occurs in the context of production orders or process orders in SAP. This error indicates that the operation you are trying to release is locked, preventing you from proceeding with the release process.
  Causes:
  
  Order Locking: The order may be locked by another user or process. This can happen if someone else is currently working on the order or if a previous transaction did not complete properly.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to release the operation.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the system that prevent the release of the operation under certain conditions.
  Incomplete Data: Required data for the operation may be missing or incomplete, leading to a lock.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the order. You can filter by the order number to see if