How To Fix CPPEMIG318 - Routing is locked by user &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPPEMIG - Migration of BOM and Routing to iPPE

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Routing is locked by user &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPPEMIG318 - Routing is locked by user & ?

  The SAP error message CPPEMIG318 indicates that a routing is locked by a user, which typically means that another user is currently editing or has locked the routing for some reason. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during maintenance, updates, or data migration processes.
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: Another user is currently editing the routing, which prevents other users from making changes.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock due to a transaction that is not yet completed or has been interrupted.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be running that is accessing the routing, causing it to be locked.
  Transaction Errors: If a previous transaction did not complete successfully, it might leave the routing in a locked state.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Locking User:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locks. You can see which user is locking the routing and the object that is locked.
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can delete the lock entry if it is safe to do so.
  
  
  
  Wait for Release:
  
  If the lock is due to another user actively working on the routing, you may need to wait until they finish their work and release the lock.
  
  
  
  Check Background Jobs:
  
  Use transaction SM37 to check if there are any background jobs that might be locking the routing. If you find any, you may need to wait for them to complete or contact the responsible person.
  
  
  
  Contact the User:
  
  If you identify the user who has locked the routing, you can reach out to them to understand their need for the lock and coordinate to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  System Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, contact your SAP system administrator for assistance. They may have additional tools or authorizations to unlock the routing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SE11: To check the data dictionary for the routing table.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on routing and lock management.
  
  
  Best Practices: To avoid such issues in the future, ensure that users are aware of the locking mechanisms and coordinate when working on shared objects.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CPPEMIG318 error and regain access to the routing.