How To Fix /ISDFPS/LM_PM_ADDON233 - Technical status for equipment &1 is locked by &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/LM_PM_ADDON -

• Message number: 233

• Message text: Technical status for equipment &1 is locked by &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/LM_PM_ADDON233 - Technical status for equipment &1 is locked by &2 ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/LM_PM_ADDON233 indicates that a technical status for a specific piece of equipment (denoted by &1) is locked by another user or process (denoted by &2). This typically occurs in the context of equipment management within the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module, where multiple users may be trying to access or modify the same equipment data simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or transaction is currently editing or has locked the technical status of the equipment.
  Long-running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete may hold the lock longer than expected.
  System Errors: Occasionally, system errors or crashes can leave locks in place that are not released properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, waiting for a few moments and then retrying the operation may resolve the issue.
  Identify the Locking User: Use transaction SM12 (Display and Delete Locks) to identify the user or process that is holding