How To Fix CRD_MDA181 - Assignment ID &1 is locked

CRD_MDA181 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRD_MDA - Messages for Master Data Administration - Credentialing

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Assignment ID &1 is locked

What causes this issue?

While attempting to lock assignment ID &v1& (
<DS:GLOS.44B20C2B4AE64888E10000000A1553FE>credential type</> &v2&,
<DS:GLOS.44B0EE2DD54B5062E10000000A1553FE>credential description</> &v3&
), the system detected that the object is already subject to a lock.

System Response

Assignment ID &v1& will not be updated on the database.

How to fix this error?

Call the process 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.

CRD_MDA181 - Details

• The SAP error message CRD_MDA181, which states "Assignment ID &1 is locked," typically occurs in the context of data management or master data assignments within SAP systems. This error indicates that the specific assignment ID you are trying to access or modify is currently locked, preventing any changes or updates.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the same assignment ID, leading to a lock.
  Incomplete Transactions: A previous transaction that involved the assignment ID may not have been completed properly, leaving it in a locked state.
  System Errors: Technical issues or system errors may have caused the assignment ID to remain locked.
  Long-running Processes: Background jobs or long-running processes that involve the assignment ID may be holding the lock.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is due to another user or process, waiting for a short period and then retrying the operation may resolve the issue.
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction