How To Fix LB143 - Batch class & of material & is already being edited

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Batch class & of material & is already being edited

What causes this issue?

You want to maintain proportion or product units for material &V2&. The
<DS:DE.ATWRT_WS>planned values</> are stored as a characteristic value
for the batch class of the material.
Batch class &V1& is however already being edited.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please carry out this function again at a later stage.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LB143 - Batch class & of material & is already being edited ?

  The SAP error message LB143 indicates that a batch class and the associated material are currently being edited by another user or process. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when multiple users attempt to modify the same batch class or material simultaneously, or when a previous session did not close properly.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Editing: Another user is currently editing the batch class or material.
  Session Lock: A previous session may not have been closed properly, leaving a lock on the batch class or material.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be processing the batch class or material, preventing further edits.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, authorization issues can lead to unexpected locks.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Active Sessions: 
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any active locks on the batch class or material. If you find a lock that is no longer needed, you can delete it (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  
  
  
  Communicate with Users: 
  
  If you are in a multi-user environment, communicate with your team to determine if someone else is editing the same batch class or material.
  
  
  
  Wait and Retry: 
  
  If another user is editing the batch class, you may need to wait until they finish their changes and release the lock.
  
  
  
  Check Background Jobs: 
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to check if there are any background jobs that might be processing the batch class or material. If a job is running, you may need to wait for it to complete.
  
  
  
  Log Off and Log Back In: 
  
  Sometimes, simply logging off and back into the SAP system can clear temporary locks.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP directly for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SE11: To check the data dictionary for the batch class and material.
  
  
  
  Batch Management: Understanding how batch management works in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to batch classes and materials.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate authorizations to edit batch classes and materials to avoid unnecessary locks.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LB143 error and continue working with the batch class and material in SAP.