How To Fix EU884 - Object is locked

EU884 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EU - Development Environment

• Message number: 884

• Message text: Object is locked

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EU884 - Details

• The SAP error message EU884 ("Object is locked") typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify an object (such as a document, transaction, or data record) that is currently locked by another user or process. This locking mechanism is a part of SAP's concurrency control to ensure data integrity and prevent conflicts during simultaneous access.
  Causes of EU884 Error
  
  User Lock: Another user is currently editing or has locked the object.
  System Lock: The object may be locked by a background job or a system process.
  Transaction Lock: The object is locked due to an incomplete transaction or an error in a previous operation.
  Database Lock: The database may have a lock on the object due to ongoing operations.
  
  Solutions to EU884 Error
  
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, waiting for a few moments and then retrying the operation may resolve the issue.
  
  
  Identify the Lock:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks. This