How To Fix COM_SCHEME009 - Numbering scheme maintenance is locked by user &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_SCHEME - Messages on Numbering Schemes

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Numbering scheme maintenance is locked by user &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_SCHEME009 - Numbering scheme maintenance is locked by user & ?

  The SAP error message COM_SCHEME009 indicates that the numbering scheme maintenance is locked by a user. This typically occurs when a user is currently editing or has an active session that is preventing others from making changes to the numbering scheme.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Session: A user is currently editing the numbering scheme, which locks it for other users.
  Unfinished Transactions: A previous session may not have been properly closed, leaving the numbering scheme in a locked state.
  User Lock: The user who has locked the numbering scheme may have left the session open or is not aware that they have locked it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Locking User:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for user locks. You can filter by the object type related to the numbering scheme.
  Look for the user who has locked the numbering scheme and note their user ID.
  
  
  
  Contact the User:
  
  If possible, contact the user who has the lock and ask them to complete