How To Fix /ISDFPS/PM_RELOC_CHK300 - Equipment &1 could not be updated (reason: external lock)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/PM_RELOC_CHK -

• Message number: 300

• Message text: Equipment &1 could not be updated (reason: external lock)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_RELOC_CHK300 - Equipment &1 could not be updated (reason: external lock) ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_RELOC_CHK300 Equipment &1 could not be updated (reason: external lock) typically indicates that there is an external lock on the equipment record you are trying to update. This can happen for several reasons, such as:
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the same equipment record, which prevents your transaction from proceeding.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be running that is locking the equipment record for processing.
  Transaction Locks: The equipment might be locked due to a previous transaction that did not complete successfully or was terminated unexpectedly.
  Database Locks: There could be database-level locks that are preventing access to the equipment record.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the equipment record. You can search for locks by entering the equipment number and checking if there are any active locks.
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is due to another user or process, you may need to wait until the other transaction completes and then retry your operation.
  Release Locks: If you find that there are unnecessary locks (e.g., from a terminated session), you can release them using transaction SM12, but be cautious and ensure that you are not disrupting other users.
  Check Background Jobs: Use transaction SM37 to check if there are any background jobs that might be locking the equipment. If you find any, you may need to wait for them to complete or contact the job owner.
  Consult with Basis Team: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team to investigate further, especially if there are database-level locks.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: Display and manage locks.
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SE11: Check the database table structure if needed.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on handling locks and troubleshooting.
  User Communication: If you are in a multi-user environment, communicate with your team to ensure that no one else is working on the same equipment record.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the lock and take appropriate action to resolve the error.