How To Fix CPE012 - Data is already locked by user &1

CPE012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE - Commodity Pricing Engine

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Data is already locked by user &1

What causes this issue?

The data you want to change is currently locked by user &V1&.

System Response

The data is displayed only.

How to fix this error?

At the moment you cannot edit the data.
Try again later.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE012 - Data is already locked by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message CPE012, which states "Data is already locked by user &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify data that is currently locked by another user. This locking mechanism is a part of SAP's data integrity and concurrency control, ensuring that multiple users do not make conflicting changes to the same data simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing or processing the same data.
  Session Timeout: A previous session may not have released the lock due to a timeout or an unexpected termination.
  Long-running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete may hold the lock longer than expected.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be running that is holding the lock on the data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, waiting for the other user to finish their transaction may resolve the issue. You can retry the operation after some time.
  Identify the Locking