How To Fix CO_MES_INT011 - Order &1 has been distr. to MES; Field '&2' (&3) in sequence &4 locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO_MES_INT - Integration with Manufacturing Execution Systems

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Order &1 has been distr. to MES; Field '&2' (&3) in sequence &4 locked

INCLUDE CO_MES_INT_CLOSED_FIELDS OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO_MES_INT011 - Order &1 has been distr. to MES; Field '&2' (&3) in sequence &4 locked ?

  The SAP error message CO_MES_INT011 indicates that there is an issue with the distribution of an order to the Manufacturing Execution System (MES). Specifically, the message states that a certain field in the sequence is locked, which prevents the order from being processed correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Field Locking: The error typically occurs when a field that is required for processing the order is locked. This can happen if another process or user is currently accessing or modifying the same data.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple users or processes are trying to access or update the same order or related data simultaneously, it can lead to locking issues.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system or the MES that are causing the locking behavior.
  Incomplete Data: If the order data is incomplete or not properly set up, it may lead to locking issues when trying to distribute to MES.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 (to check for locks) to identify if there are any active locks on the order or related fields. If you find locks, you may need to wait for the other process to complete or contact the user who has the lock.
  Review User Access: Ensure that users have the appropriate access rights and that there are no unnecessary locks being held by users who are not actively working on the order.
  Retry Distribution: After resolving any locks, try to redistribute the order to the MES again.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in both SAP and the MES to ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no conflicts.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO02 (Change Production Order), CO03 (Display Production Order), and SM12 (Display and Delete Locks).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to CO_MES_INT011 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for both SAP and the MES to understand how they interact and any specific requirements for data distribution.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the CO_MES_INT011 error message.