How To Fix CO_MES_INT036 - Locking problem during processing of confirmation &1 from MES

CO_MES_INT036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO_MES_INT - Integration with Manufacturing Execution Systems

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Locking problem during processing of confirmation &1 from MES

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO_MES_INT036 - Locking problem during processing of confirmation &1 from MES ?

  The SAP error message CO_MES_INT036 indicates a locking problem during the processing of a confirmation from a Manufacturing Execution System (MES). This error typically arises when there is a conflict in accessing the same data by multiple processes or users, which can happen in environments where multiple systems or users are trying to confirm production activities simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Multiple users or systems are trying to access or update the same production order or confirmation data at the same time.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If one process has locked a record, another process trying to access that record will encounter a locking issue.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes too long to complete, it can hold locks longer than expected, leading to conflicts with other processes.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the integration between SAP and the MES can lead to locking issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Retry Mechanism: Implement a retry