How To Fix D9352 - The data record is locked and cannot be changed

D9352 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D9 - Environment Management System

• Message number: 352

• Message text: The data record is locked and cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

The data record is locked as it is currently active in another process.
You cannot change the data record until the processing is completed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Wait until the other process has made the change and the data record is
unlocked.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D9352 - The data record is locked and cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message D9352, which states "The data record is locked and cannot be changed," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify a record that is currently locked by another user or process. This locking mechanism is a part of SAP's data integrity and concurrency control to prevent simultaneous updates that could lead to data inconsistencies.
  Causes:
  
  User Lock: Another user is currently editing the same record.
  Background Job: A background job or process is currently using the record.
  Transaction Lock: The record is locked due to an ongoing transaction that has not yet been completed.
  System Lock: The system may have placed a lock on the record due to a previous error or issue.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the record is locked by another user, wait for them to finish their work and then try again.
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can see which user or