How To Fix COM_PRCAT109 - Category /set type &2 is locked by user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRCAT - Product Category

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Category /set type &2 is locked by user &1

What causes this issue?

User &V1& is editing a product in category &V2&. The category can
therefore not be changed.
This can occur in the following cases:
You want to change category &V2&. However, this category is also stored
in the PME as the extended maintenance options are being used.
Category &V2& is to be created in the PME.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRCAT109 - Category /set type &2 is locked by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRCAT109 indicates that a specific category or set type is locked by a user. This typically occurs in the context of managing product categories or sets in SAP, particularly in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) modules.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A user is currently editing or has locked a category/set type, preventing other users from making changes to it.
  The lock may be due to an active session where the user is working on the category/set type.
  The lock could also be a result of a previous session that did not close properly, leaving the category/set type in a locked state.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Locking User:
  
  Check the user ID mentioned in the error message (user &1) to identify who is currently locking the category/set type.
  
  
  
  Contact the User:
  
  If possible, reach out to the user who is locking the category/set type and ask them to complete their work or log out of the session.
  
  
  
  Release the Lock:
  
  If the user is unavailable or the session is no longer active, you may need to release the lock manually. This can typically be done by:
  
  Using transaction code SM12 (Display and Delete Locks) in SAP.
  Search for the lock entry associated with the category/set type and the user ID.
  If appropriate, delete the lock entry to release it.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Background Jobs:
  
  Sometimes, background jobs may also hold locks. Check if there are any background processes that might be causing the lock.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs:
  
  If the issue persists, review system logs for any additional information that might indicate why the lock is not being released.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  SM21: To view system logs for any related issues.
  SU01: To manage user accounts and check user sessions.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing product categories and understanding locking mechanisms in SAP.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on how to properly close sessions and manage locks to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COM_PRCAT109 error and regain access to the locked category/set type.