How To Fix DGA108 - Data record &1 &2 is locked for processing

DGA108 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DGA - DG: Messages for Dangerous Goods Management (A)

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Data record &1 &2 is locked for processing

What causes this issue?

You want to process a data record that is locked. The data record can
be locked for the following reasons:
Another user is currently processing the data record
The data record has a deletion indicator and cannot be processed
Existing data records with the same key have a time-related overlap
(this is only the case if you use engineering change management).

System Response

The system displays the data record in the display mode only.

How to fix this error?

Depending on the reason why the data record was locked, you can unlock
it in the following ways:
If another user is currently processing the data record, exit the
screen and call the data record again later
If the data record is marked as deleted, you can reactivate it by
deselecting the deletion indicator
If the data record is locked by a time-related collision, exit the
transaction, and re-enter the original selection criteria without a
change number.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DGA108 - Data record &1 &2 is locked for processing ?

  The SAP error message DGA108 indicates that a specific data record is locked for processing, which means that another user or process is currently using that record. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when multiple users are trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or transaction is currently processing the same data record.
  Long-running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete may hold a lock on the data record.
  System Errors: Sometimes, system errors or crashes can leave records in a locked state.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be processing the record, preventing other transactions from accessing it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for a few moments and then try to access the record again. The lock may be released once the other user or process completes its transaction.
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks