How To Fix GPDPEG012 - Pegging and distribution locked for plant &1 by user &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GPDPEG - A&D GPD message classed used by Pegging only

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Pegging and distribution locked for plant &1 by user &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GPDPEG012 - Pegging and distribution locked for plant &1 by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message GPDPEG012 indicates that pegging and distribution for a specific plant is locked by a user. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with the pegging of requirements to specific sources of supply.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A user has locked the pegging and distribution for a particular plant, preventing other users from making changes or accessing that data.
  This lock can occur due to various reasons, such as:
  
  A user is currently processing a transaction that involves pegging and distribution.
  A previous session did not close properly, leaving the lock in place.
  System settings or configurations that enforce locking mechanisms for data integrity.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Locking User:
  
  Check the user ID mentioned in the error message (&2). This user has the lock on the pegging and distribution for the specified plant (&1).
  
  
  
  Contact the User:
  
  If possible, reach out to the user who has the lock and ask them to complete their transaction or release the lock.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SM12:
  
  If the locking user is unavailable or if you suspect that the lock is no longer valid (e.g., due to a session crash), you can use transaction SM12 to view and delete the lock entries.
  In SM12, enter the user ID and the relevant plant to find the lock. You can then delete the lock entry if it is safe to do so.
  
  
  
  Check for Background Jobs:
  
  Sometimes, background jobs may hold locks. Check if there are any running jobs that might be causing the lock and wait for them to complete.
  
  
  
  Review System Configuration:
  
  If this issue occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the system configuration and user roles to ensure that locking mechanisms are appropriately set up.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  SM21: To check system logs for any related errors or warnings.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs that might be causing locks.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation related to production planning and control, especially regarding pegging and distribution processes.
  
  
  
  User Training: 
  
  Ensure that users are trained on how to properly complete transactions to avoid leaving locks in place.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GPDPEG012 error and restore access to the pegging and distribution functions for the affected plant.