How To Fix FVD_FACILITIES081 - Facility &1 is currently locked by &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_FACILITIES - Message class for facilities

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Facility &1 is currently locked by &2

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_FACILITIES081 - Facility &1 is currently locked by &2 ?

  The SAP error message FVD_FACILITIES081 indicates that a specific facility (identified by &1) is currently locked by another user or process (identified by &2). This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same facility simultaneously, leading to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently using the facility, which prevents other users from making changes.
  System Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to ensure data integrity. If a facility is being edited or processed, it will be locked to prevent other operations until the current operation is completed.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes too long to complete, it may hold the lock longer than expected, causing other users to encounter this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the facility is locked by another user, the simplest solution is to wait until the other user has completed their task and released the lock.