How To Fix IEN262 - Equipment BOM &1 is locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IEN -

• Message number: 262

• Message text: Equipment BOM &1 is locked

What causes this issue?

The BOM header you want to use is probably locked, or it is incomplete
or invalid.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Exit the transaction that is locking the equipment you specified as the
superior equipment, and check if the BOM header is complete and valid.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IEN262 - Equipment BOM &1 is locked ?

  The SAP error message IEN262 indicates that an Equipment Bill of Materials (BOM) is locked. This typically occurs when another user or process is currently editing or has locked the BOM for some reason, preventing you from making changes or accessing it.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing the Equipment BOM.
  Transaction Lock: A transaction that modifies the BOM is still in progress.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock due to a previous operation that did not complete successfully.
  User Lock: The user who created or last modified the BOM may have left it in a locked state.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can filter by the user ID or the object type related to the Equipment BOM.
  If you find a lock that is no longer needed, you can delete it (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  
  
  
  Wait and Retry:
  
  If another user is editing the BOM, you may need to wait until they finish and release the lock.
  
  
  
  Contact the User:
  
  If you identify the user who has the BOM locked, you can reach out to them to see if they can release the lock.
  
  
  
  Check for Background Jobs:
  
  Sometimes, background jobs may hold locks. Use transaction SM37 to check for any running jobs that might be related to the BOM.
  
  
  
  System Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, contact your SAP system administrator for assistance. They may have additional tools or authorizations to resolve the lock.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  SM37: To check background jobs.
  IE01/IE02: To create or change Equipment BOMs.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on Equipment BOMs and locking mechanisms.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify Equipment BOMs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the lock and take appropriate action to resolve the issue.