How To Fix FCO_EBW003 - Order &1 is locked by &2

FCO_EBW003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_EBW - Message class for Event-Based WIP

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Order &1 is locked by &2

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FCO_EBW003 - Details

• The SAP error message FCO_EBW003 indicates that a specific order (denoted by &1) is currently locked by another user or process (denoted by &2). This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same order simultaneously, leading to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or transaction is currently editing or processing the order.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be running that is locking the order for processing.
  Transaction Locking: The order may be locked due to a previous transaction that did not complete successfully or was terminated unexpectedly.
  Database Locking: Database-level locks may be in place due to ongoing transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, waiting for a few moments and then retrying the operation may resolve the issue.
  Identify the Locking User/Process:
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locks. You can see which user or process is holding the lock on the order.
  If you