How To Fix GTCN_MESSAGE063 - Verification document request is locked by another user

GTCN_MESSAGE063 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GTCN_MESSAGE - GTCN: Message Class

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Verification document request is locked by another user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GTCN_MESSAGE063 - Verification document request is locked by another user ?

  The SAP error message GTCN_MESSAGE063 indicates that a verification document request is currently locked by another user. This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple users are trying to access or modify the same document or transaction simultaneously, leading to a lock situation to maintain data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently processing or has opened the verification document request, which prevents other users from making changes or accessing it.
  Session Timeout: A user may have left the document open in a session that has not been properly closed, causing it to remain locked.
  System Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If a document is being edited or processed, it will be locked for other users.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish their work and then try accessing the document again.
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction code SM12 to check for