How To Fix KO480 - Selected orders were locked, where possible

KO480 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 480

• Message text: Selected orders were locked, where possible

What causes this issue?

The orders you selected were locked.
All orders for which this transaction could not be carried out remain
unchanged.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO480 - Selected orders were locked, where possible ?

  The SAP error message KO480 ("Selected orders were locked, where possible") typically occurs in the context of production order processing or when trying to perform certain operations on orders in SAP. This message indicates that the selected orders are currently locked, which prevents the user from making changes or performing actions on those orders.
  Causes:
  
  
  Order Locking: The most common cause is that the orders are locked by another user or process. This can happen if:
  
  Another user is currently editing the order.
  A background job is processing the order.
  The order is in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., completed or closed).
  
  
  
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the system may lead to orders being locked under specific conditions.
  
  
  Transaction Errors: If there was an error in a previous transaction that left the order in a locked state.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the orders. You can see which