How To Fix FOPCB102 - Entry is locked by user &1

FOPCB102 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOPCB - MIC: Customizing Messages

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Entry is locked by user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOPCB102 - Entry is locked by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message FOPCB102: Entry is locked by user &1 typically occurs when a user tries to access or modify a record that is currently locked by another user. This locking mechanism is a part of SAP's data integrity and concurrency control, ensuring that multiple users do not make conflicting changes to the same data simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Locking: Another user is currently editing or has locked the record you are trying to access.
  Session Timeout: A previous session may not have released the lock due to a timeout or an unexpected termination.
  Long-running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete may hold the lock longer than expected.
  Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs may also lock entries while processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, waiting for the other user to finish their transaction may resolve the issue. You can try again after some time.
  Identify the Locking User: Use transaction