How To Fix FCOM_MASTERDATA101 - Status &1 blocked by user &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_MASTERDATA - Message class CO Master Data renovation

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Status &1 blocked by user &2

What causes this issue?

DEFINE &USER& = &V2&
INCLUDE MESSAGE_ENQUEUE_USER OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_MASTERDATA101 - Status &1 blocked by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_MASTERDATA101 with the status message "Blocked by user &2" indicates that a specific master data record is currently blocked for processing by a user identified as &2. This typically occurs in the context of financial master data, such as cost centers, profit centers, or other financial objects.
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The master data record is locked by another user (user &2) who is currently editing or has opened the record in a transaction.
  Transaction in Progress: The user may be in the middle of a transaction that requires exclusive access to the master data.
  System Lock: There may be a system-level lock due to a background job or a batch process that is currently using the master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Lock:
  
  Identify the user who has locked the record (user &2). You can do this by checking the transaction logs or using transaction codes like SM12 (to view and manage locks).
  If the user is not actively working on the record, you may contact them to release the lock.
  
  
  
  Wait for Release:
  
  If the lock is due to an ongoing transaction, you may need to wait until the user completes their work and the lock is released automatically.
  
  
  
  Force Release (if necessary):
  
  If the user is unavailable and the lock is preventing critical operations, you may need to forcefully release the lock using transaction SM12. However, this should be done with caution, as it may lead to data inconsistencies if the user is indeed working on the record.
  
  
  
  Check for Background Jobs:
  
  Use transaction SM37 to check if there are any background jobs that might be locking the master data. If you find any, you may need to wait for them to complete or consult with the job owner.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the master data. Sometimes, authorization issues can lead to unexpected locks.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SE11: To check the structure of the master data table if needed.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on master data management and locking mechanisms.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the lock and take appropriate action to resolve the issue.