How To Fix EBR031 - &2 header records locked by user &1

EBR031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBR - Message Class for Batch Records

• Message number: 031

• Message text: &2 header records locked by user &1

What causes this issue?

&V2& of the header records you have selected are locked by user &V1&.
These header records are not shown in the hit list.

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?

If you want to maintain these header records, carry out the function
again at a later stage.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EBR031 - &2 header records locked by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message EBR031 indicates that a header record is locked by a specific user, which prevents other users from accessing or modifying that record. This type of error typically occurs in scenarios where multiple users are trying to access the same document or record simultaneously, leading to a conflict due to the locking mechanism in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Record Locking: The primary cause of this error is that the header record you are trying to access is currently locked by another user. This can happen if:
  
  A user is editing the record and has not yet saved or released it.
  A previous session did not close properly, leaving the record in a locked state.
  The system is configured to lock records for certain operations to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  
  Long-running Transactions: If a user is taking a long time to complete their transaction, it can lead to locks that prevent others from accessing the same record.
  
  
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