How To Fix COCM199 - Initiating object record &1 has been locked by user &2

COCM199 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COCM - Order Change Management

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Initiating object record &1 has been locked by user &2

What causes this issue?

The selected initiating object record &V1& is locked by user &V2&.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COCM199 - Initiating object record &1 has been locked by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message COCM199 indicates that an initiating object record (such as a cost object or a project) is currently locked by another user. This typically occurs when one user is editing or processing a record, and another user attempts to access or modify the same record simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Record Locking: The primary cause of this error is that the object you are trying to access is locked by another user. This can happen during transactions where multiple users are trying to access the same data.
  Long-running Transactions: If a user has a long-running transaction, it may hold the lock for an extended period, preventing others from accessing the record.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may lead to more frequent locking scenarios, especially in high-traffic environments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish their transaction and then try again. You can check with