How To Fix ICC_TR179 - Document &1 is locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICC_TR - Turkey

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Document &1 is locked

What causes this issue?

A lock requested by calling an ENQUEUE function module can not be
executed because it is already being used by another transaction.

System Response

The ENQUEUE module causes an exception. If the report has not
intercepted this exception, the system cancels the transaction.

How to fix this error?

<DS:TRAN.SM12>Check the lock table</> to see which user or transaction
is causing the lock and contact them as necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICC_TR179 - Document &1 is locked ?

  The SAP error message ICC_TR179, which states "Document &1 is locked," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify a document that is currently locked by another user or process. This locking mechanism is a part of SAP's data integrity and concurrency control to prevent multiple users from making conflicting changes to the same document simultaneously.
  Causes:
  
  User Lock: Another user is currently editing or has opened the document, causing it to be locked.
  System Lock: The document may be locked by a background job or a system process that is currently processing the document.
  Transaction Lock: The document might be locked due to an incomplete transaction or an error that left it in a locked state.
  Database Lock: There could be a database-level lock that prevents access to the document.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Wait and Retry: If the document is locked by another user, you may need to wait until they finish their work and release the lock. You can try accessing the document again after some time.
  
  
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can see which user or process is holding the lock on the document. If you have the necessary authorizations, you can delete the lock entry, but this should be done with caution as it may lead to data inconsistency.
  
  
  Identify the Locking Process: If the lock is due to a background job or a system process, you can use transaction code SM37 to check the status of background jobs and see if any jobs are currently processing the document.
  
  
  Transaction Rollback: If the document is locked due to an incomplete transaction, you may need to roll back the transaction or resolve any issues that caused the transaction to fail.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for assistance. They may have additional tools or access to resolve the locking issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Lock Management: Understanding how SAP handles locks can help in troubleshooting. Locks can be at the application level or database level, and different types of locks (exclusive, shared) can affect how documents are accessed.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the document. Lack of proper permissions can sometimes lead to confusion regarding document locks.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on handling locks and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the lock and take appropriate action to resolve the issue.