How To Fix GTCN_MESSAGE241 - Fail to delete; substitute list for processor &1 is locked by &2

GTCN_MESSAGE241 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GTCN_MESSAGE - GTCN: Message Class

• Message number: 241

• Message text: Fail to delete; substitute list for processor &1 is locked by &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GTCN_MESSAGE241 - Fail to delete; substitute list for processor &1 is locked by &2 ?

  The SAP error message GTCN_MESSAGE241 indicates that there is an issue with deleting a substitute list for a processor because the list is currently locked by another user or process. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Global Trade Management (GTM) or similar modules where substitute lists are used for managing product substitutions.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Locking Mechanism: The substitute list for the specified processor (&1) is locked by another user or process (&2). This could happen if another user is currently editing or has the list open in a session.
  Transaction in Progress: A transaction that involves the substitute list is still in progress, preventing any modifications or deletions.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that enforce locking mechanisms for data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Locking User: Check who is currently locking the substitute list. You can