How To Fix KZ551 - Data locked by user & (table &)


KZ551 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KZ - Cost Object Repetitive Mfg / Process Mfg

  • Message number: 551

  • Message text: Data locked by user & (table &)

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  • What causes this issue?

    For consistency all the data to be transported has to be locked.
    Locking is not possible in this case, because user &v1& is locking
    Table &V2&.

    System Response

    The system can only carry out the function you selected if all the
    data needed can be locked.

    How to fix this error?

    Wait until user &V1& has finished working in the table, or ask that
    user to leave it.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


KZ551 - Details

  • The SAP error message KZ551 indicates that a particular data record is locked by a user, which prevents other users from accessing or modifying that data. This locking mechanism is a part of SAP's concurrency control to ensure data integrity and prevent conflicts when multiple users are trying to access the same data simultaneously.
    
    Cause: The error occurs when: A user is currently editing or processing a record in a specific table, and that record is locked for editing. The lock may be due to a transaction that has not been completed or has been left open. The user may have exited the transaction without properly releasing the lock. The lock could also be due to a background job or another process that is currently using the data.
    Solution: To resolve the KZ551 error, you can take the following steps: Identify the Lock: Use transaction code SM12 to view the lock entries. You can filter by the user ID or

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