How To Fix GMMASTERDATA047 - Grant &1 locked by user &2

GMMASTERDATA047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GMMASTERDATA - Grant master data maintenance messages only

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Grant &1 locked by user &2

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GMMASTERDATA047 - Details

• The SAP error message GMMASTERDATA047 indicates that a grant (in the context of SAP's Grants Management module) is locked by a specific user. This typically occurs when a user is currently editing or has opened the grant for processing, preventing other users from making changes to it.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The grant is currently being edited or processed by another user, which locks it for other users.
  Session Timeout: Sometimes, if a user does not properly log out or if their session times out, the grant may remain locked.
  System Error: Occasionally, system errors or crashes can leave a grant in a locked state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Release: If the grant is locked by another user, the simplest solution is to wait until that user has finished their work and released the lock.
  Identify the Locking User: You can check who is currently locking the grant. This can typically be done through transaction codes like SM12 (to