How To Fix JITOUT124 - Transfer order (warehouse &1, transfer order &2) locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JITOUT - Messages for JIT Outbound

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Transfer order (warehouse &1, transfer order &2) locked

What causes this issue?

When archiving takes place tables are locked. A call is assigned to
transfer order &v2& in warehouse &v1&. This entry is locked in table
<LS>JITOTO</>.

System Response

The system terminates archiving.

How to fix this error?

Make your selections and archive again. If the problem persists speak
to your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JITOUT124 - Transfer order (warehouse &1, transfer order &2) locked ?

  The SAP error message JITOUT124 indicates that a transfer order (TO) is locked, which prevents further processing. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when the transfer order is being processed by another user or transaction, or if there are issues with the system that cause the TO to remain locked.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently working on the same transfer order.
  System Lock: The transfer order may be locked due to a system error or an incomplete transaction.
  User Lock: The user who created or is processing the transfer order may have left the session open, causing the lock to persist.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be processing the transfer order, leading to a temporary lock.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Lock Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries related to the transfer order. You can filter by the user or the specific transfer order number.
  If you find a lock that is no longer needed, you can delete it (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  
  
  
  Wait and Retry:
  
  If the lock is due to another user processing the TO, you may need to wait until they complete their transaction and then retry your operation.
  
  
  
  Check Background Jobs:
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to check if there are any background jobs that might be processing the transfer order. If a job is running, you may need to wait for it to complete.
  
  
  
  User Session:
  
  Ensure that you do not have multiple sessions open that might be trying to access the same transfer order. Close any unnecessary sessions.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  LT03: To create transfer orders.
  LT12: To confirm transfer orders.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on transfer orders and handling locks.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage locks in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the JITOUT124 error and continue processing your transfer orders.