How To Fix ECM_VAL002 - Validity is locked by user &

ECM_VAL002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECM_VAL - Engineering Change Management Validity

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Validity is locked by user &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECM_VAL002 - Validity is locked by user & ?

  The SAP error message ECM_VAL002 indicates that the validity of a certain object (like a condition record, pricing, or other master data) is locked by a user. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Enterprise Change Management (ECM) or other modules where data integrity is crucial, and concurrent changes are restricted to prevent conflicts.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: Another user is currently editing or has locked the validity of the object you are trying to access or modify.
  Transaction in Progress: A transaction that involves the object is still in progress, preventing other users from making changes.
  System Lock: The system may have a temporary lock due to a previous operation that did not complete successfully.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Locking User:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks in the system. You can filter by the object type and user to find out who is holding the lock.
  If you find the user, you can communicate with