How To Fix LB818 - Cannot lock batch &1 of material &2 in plant &3

LB818 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

• Message number: 818

• Message text: Cannot lock batch &1 of material &2 in plant &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LB818 - Cannot lock batch &1 of material &2 in plant &3 ?

  The SAP error message LB818 indicates that the system is unable to lock a specific batch of a material in a given plant. This typically occurs when there is a concurrent process trying to access the same batch, which prevents the locking mechanism from functioning properly. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently accessing the batch, which prevents your transaction from locking it.
  Batch Status: The batch may be in a status that does not allow it to be locked (e.g., it might be marked for deletion or in a restricted status).
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that affect how batches are locked and accessed.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction is taking too long to complete, it may hold the lock on the batch longer than expected.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Concurrent Users: Use transaction codes like