How To Fix FIP_BAL_MSG_CLASS013 - Material &1 is locked by another user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIP_BAL_MSG_CLASS - FIP messages related to errors from BAL

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Material &1 is locked by another user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIP_BAL_MSG_CLASS013 - Material &1 is locked by another user ?

  The SAP error message FIP_BAL_MSG_CLASS013 indicates that a specific material (denoted by &1) is currently locked by another user. This typically occurs when multiple users are trying to access or modify the same material simultaneously, leading to a conflict.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing or processing the material in a transaction that locks it for exclusive access.
  Long-running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete may hold the lock longer than expected.
  System Issues: Occasionally, system issues or bugs can lead to locks not being released properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish their transaction. You can retry accessing the material after some time.
  Identify the Lock: If you have the necessary authorizations, you can use transaction SM12 to check for locks. This transaction allows you to see which user is holding the lock on the material.
  Contact the User: If you identify the user who has locked the material, you can reach out to them to see if they can release the lock.
  Release the Lock: If the lock is no longer needed (for example, if the user has logged off unexpectedly), you can manually delete the lock in transaction SM12. However, this should be done with caution and typically requires appropriate authorizations.
  Check for Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs may hold locks. You can check transaction SM37 to see if any background jobs are running that might be locking the material.
  System Administration: If the issue persists, it may require intervention from your SAP Basis team to investigate further, especially if there are systemic issues causing locks not to be released.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SM37: To check background jobs.
  SE11: To check the data dictionary for the material table.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and manage locks.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on locking mechanisms and best practices for handling locks in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue related to the locked material.