How To Fix CR042 - Work center & in plant & is locked by user &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CR - (1,099) Work Center; (100,200) Capacity

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Work center & in plant & is locked by user &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CR042 - Work center & in plant & is locked by user & ?

  The SAP error message CR042 indicates that a work center in a specific plant is locked by a user. This typically occurs when a user is currently editing or has opened the work center for maintenance, preventing other users from making changes to it.
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The work center is being edited by another user, which locks it for other users.
  Session Timeout: A user may have left a session open, causing the lock to persist.
  System Error: Occasionally, system errors or crashes can lead to locks not being released properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Lock: Identify the user who has locked the work center. You can do this by using transaction code SM12 (Display and Delete Locks). Here, you can see the list of locks and the user who has locked the work center.
  
  
  Contact the User: If possible, contact the user who has the work center locked and ask them to release it. They can do this by closing their session or saving and exiting the transaction.
  
  
  Delete Lock: If the user is unavailable or the lock seems to be a stale lock (e.g., due to a session crash), an administrator can delete the lock from transaction SM12. However, this should be done with caution to avoid data inconsistency.
  
  
  Check for Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs may also hold locks. Check if there are any jobs running that might be using the work center.
  
  
  Review System Logs: If the issue persists, review system logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate why the lock is not being released.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SM21: To check system logs for errors.
  SE11: To check the data dictionary for the work center table (CRHD).
  
  
  
  Work Center Table: The work center data is typically stored in the table CRHD.
  
  
  User Management: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly exit transactions to avoid leaving locks behind.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to work center locking.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CR042 error and regain access to the locked work center.