How To Fix EBDR006 - BDR &1 cannot be deleted because it is locked by another process.

EBDR006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBDR - Message class for External Billing Document Requests

• Message number: 006

• Message text: BDR &1 cannot be deleted because it is locked by another process.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EBDR006 - BDR &1 cannot be deleted because it is locked by another process. ?

  The SAP error message EBDR006 indicates that a Business Data Record (BDR) cannot be deleted because it is currently locked by another process. This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously, leading to a lock situation to maintain data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently using or modifying the BDR, which prevents deletion.
  Long-Running Transactions: A transaction that is taking a long time to complete may hold a lock on the BDR.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be processing the BDR, causing it to be locked.
  Uncommitted Transactions: If a transaction has not been committed or rolled back, it may still hold a lock on the BDR.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Lock:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the BDR. You can filter by user or object to find the specific lock.
  If you find a lock, determine which user