How To Fix FSH_ARUN_MSG022 - Lock error; material &1 in plant &2 locked by user &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_ARUN_MSG - ARUN Message Class

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Lock error; material &1 in plant &2 locked by user &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_ARUN_MSG022 - Lock error; material &1 in plant &2 locked by user &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message FSH_ARUN_MSG022 indicates that a material in a specific plant is currently locked by another user. This lock prevents you from making changes to the material until the lock is released. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The material is being edited or processed by another user, which creates a lock on the material.
  Transaction in Progress: A transaction that involves the material is currently in progress, and the system has locked it to prevent data inconsistencies.
  Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs or batch processes may also lock materials while they are being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Locking User: Check who is currently locking the material. The error message provides the user ID of the person who has locked the material.
  Contact the User: If possible, contact the user who has the lock and ask them to complete their transaction or release the lock.
  Use Transaction SM12: You can use transaction code SM12 to view and manage locks in the system. Here’s how:
  
  Go to transaction SM12.
  Enter the user ID that is locking the material and execute.
  You will see a list of locks held by that user. You can choose to delete the lock if you have the necessary authorizations and if it is appropriate to do so.
  
  
  Wait for Automatic Release: If the lock is due to a background job or a long-running transaction, you may need to wait until the job completes or the user finishes their work.
  Check for System Issues: If locks are persisting longer than expected, there may be underlying system issues that need to be addressed by your SAP Basis team.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Lock Management: Understanding how SAP handles locks can help in troubleshooting. Locks are used to maintain data integrity during concurrent access.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage locks in the system.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with other relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SM21: System log for checking errors and warnings.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs that might be locking the material.
  SE11: To check the data dictionary for the material and its related tables.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the lock issue and proceed with your work on the material in question.