How To Fix IKB128 - Solution & locked by &

IKB128 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IKB - Knowledge base

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Solution & locked by &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IKB128 - Solution & locked by & ?

  The SAP error message IKB128 typically indicates that a particular object (like a document, transaction, or data record) is locked by a user or process, preventing other users from accessing or modifying it. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of inventory management, logistics, or financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The object is currently being edited or processed by another user.
  System Lock: A background job or process is holding a lock on the object.
  Transaction Error: An error occurred during a transaction, leaving the object in a locked state.
  Database Lock: A database-level lock may be preventing access to the object.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Locking User/Process:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to view and manage locks. You can check which user or process is holding the lock on the object.
  Look for the specific object ID mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Release the Lock:
  
  If the lock is held by a user who is no longer working